Sr Manager of Technology – API Platform
| Company | BECU |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, USA, Oregon, USA, Texas, USA, South Carolina, USA, Georgia, USA, Arizona, USA, Idaho, USA |
| Salary | $169200 – $206700 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of experience leading technology teams.
- 5+ years in information technology with application design expertise.
- Proven success building and managing technical platforms and engineering teams.
- Experience delivering in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Understanding of CI/CD, automation, testing practices, and incident management.
Responsibilities
- Lead API Platform Modernization: Own a core set of APIs focused on new member originations, expanding into credit cards and core systems—driving architecture, delivery, and technical decision-making.
- Champion Agile Engineering Excellence: Uplift engineering practices—Sprint planning, test coverage, logging, observability, and deployment readiness—while coaching a team that’s ready for growth.
- Drive Planning and Execution Discipline: Build accurate project plans, track team velocity, use ADO (not spreadsheets), and ensure the team meets key deliverables with urgency and clarity.
- Foster High-Performance Team Culture: Mentor engineers, guide through ambiguity, and create a delivery mindset focused on learning, accountability, and ownership.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally for Impact: Partner closely with stakeholders across PMO, core banking, and business units to align priorities, clarify API contracts, and deliver member-first experiences.
- Deliver Member-Centric Solutions: Ensure APIs are built to improve member experience—from faster account openings to seamless servicing—and support broader digital transformation.
- Engage in Strategic Tech Leadership: Participate in governance, financial planning, vendor management, and roadmapping, contributing to the overall technology vision.
- Fuel Innovation Through Learning: Stay up to date on modern architecture, DevOps, and platform trends to continuously evolve our ecosystem and team capabilities.
- Be a Hands-On Technical Leader: Bring deep, hands-on expertise in Azure, C#, and .NET to guide technical decision-making, unblock complex issues, and ensure engineering solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with modern cloud-native best practices. Set a technical bar by actively reviewing architecture, design, and code across the platform.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in a technology-related field.
- Domain knowledge of financial products (Credit Cards, Deposits, Loans, etc.).
- Experience with ERP, Infrastructure/Operations, or core banking systems like DNA.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to inspire teams and bring clarity in complex technical environments.