Director, Enterprise Architecture

Is it surprising to hear that a financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in managed assets say that success comes from focusing on people, not profits?

Our “people helping people” philosophy has guided us since 1935, driving our deep commitment to serving our members, communities, and each other. When you join our team, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work makes a real difference.

While we’re proud of our history, we’re even more excited about our future. With business and technology transformation on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to be part of BECU.

PAY RANGE

BENEFITS – because people helping people starts with supporting you

• 401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)

• 4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU

• Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well)

• PTO Program + Exchange Program

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match

IMPACT YOU’LL MAKE:

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Lead Enterprise Infrastructure & Resiliency Architecture: Own the enterprise architecture vision and design patterns for multi‑region resiliency, disaster recovery modernization, cloud infrastructure, and automated recovery across major initiatives.
• Advance Test Environment & Data Center Modernization: Define long‑term architecture strategies for environment uplift, infrastructure redesign, and platform evolution aligned with business and technology roadmaps.
• Strengthen APM & CMDB Governance: Oversee the maturity roadmap for application portfolio management and configuration data, improving risk visibility, dependency mapping, and modernization prioritization.
• Provide Architecture Leadership & Governance: Maintain and evolve architecture standards, governance processes, and reusable patterns that enable secure, resilient, and scalable solution delivery.
• Guide & Develop a High‑Performing Architecture Team: Manage six direct reports, providing coaching, technical direction, and performance support to improve architectural decision‑making and execution consistency.
• Partner Across Technology & Business Teams: Collaborate closely with Infrastructure Engineering, Cybersecurity, Risk, and Technology Domain leaders to align strategy and ensure architectural continuity.
• Evaluate New & Emerging Technologies: Assess platforms and solution options, partner with leaders on strategic evaluations, and recommend technologies aligned with resiliency, risk, and modernization goals.
• Represent Architecture in Major Delivery Efforts: Provide architectural oversight for large initiatives, ensuring designs align with enterprise standards, long‑term strategy, and measurable business outcomes.
• Maintain Long‑Range Architecture Roadmaps: Ensure architecture roadmaps reflect business needs, operational goals, and opportunities to adopt innovations that improve member experience and technology resilience.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN:

• The opportunity to lead highly visible, high‑impact modernization efforts, including resiliency, disaster recovery, multi‑region cloud architecture, and infrastructure uplift
• A strategic role influencing enterprise‑wide architecture standards, modernization decisions, and long‑range technology planning
• Deep partnership with senior leaders across Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Risk, and Technology teams
• The ability to develop and grow a skilled architecture team while shaping the future of enterprise architecture practices
• A meaningful connection to BECU’s mission—ensuring members experience secure, reliable digital services every day
• A collaborative environment that values innovation, resiliency thinking, and pragmatic, business‑aligned architecture

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in systems architecture, solution design, and solution implementation
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a leadership role managing people and/or advising medium to large project teams
• Direct people‑management experience required
• Ability to work full‑time hours, with additional hours as business needs require

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced degree
• Experience designing multi‑region, highly available cloud architectures (preferably Azure), including automated failover, infrastructure‑as‑code, and resiliency patterns
• Experience implementing zero‑trust security controls, identity‑centric security (IAM/CIAM), and cloud security architectures aligned with frameworks such as NIST CSF or CIS
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability in both tactical execution and strategic planning
• Experience in process improvement and facilitation
• Experience with LEAN principles and/or PMP certification

JOIN THE JOURNEY

EEO Statement:

BECU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.