Director of Technology – Devops
| Company | BECU |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, USA, Remote, OR, USA, South Carolina, USA, Georgia, USA, Tukwila, WA, USA, Arizona, USA, DeSoto, TX, USA, Idaho, USA |
| Salary | $194400 – $237800 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or related field.
- 7 years of experience people leader experience with a focus on DevOps, site reliability engineering (SRE) and cloud operations.
- Experience leading technology teams
- 8 years of information technology experience with demonstrated expertise in DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and automation with hands-on expertise in CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC) and configuration management
- Domain experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and/or Infrastructure/Operations and/or financial products experience (i.e. Credit Card, Mortgage, Auto Loan, Deposits, etc.)
- Experience building technology platforms and teams
Responsibilities
- Define and drive a DevOps vision and roadmap that aligns with enterprise goals and enables agility, resilience, and scale.
- Spearhead the modernization of platforms, embracing Cloud, API, and DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, observability, and release management, ensuring systems are robust, secure, and future-ready.
- Spearhead the adoption of cloud-native solutions and infrastructure as code (IaC), while expanding automation across the software delivery lifecycle.
- Mentor, coach, and manage engineering and delivery teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and excellence.
- Promote DevOps principles that amplify agile methodologies, breaking down silos and encouraging iterative development and fast feedback loops.
- Create a culture grounded in security, scalability, and high performance—embedding best practices in testing, code quality, and incident management.
- Implement SRE-inspired practices to drive uptime, performance, and proactive incident response across mission-critical platforms.
- Work with business leaders to align technology investments with operational goals and member needs.
- Oversee technology budgets and resource allocation to drive cost-effective solutions.
- Identify and implement emerging technologies to enhance BECU’s competitive edge.
- Provide leadership in governance meetings, strategic planning, and technology initiative reviews.
- Ensure DevOps practices meet evolving regulatory, compliance, and security standards—without slowing innovation
- Measure and improve key DevOps metrics—such as deployment frequency, lead time, and mean time to recovery—fostering a cycle of constant learning and iteration.
- Lead and oversee the execution of key initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, timelines, and outcomes
- Evaluate, implement, and optimize tools, platforms, and external partnerships to scale DevOps capabilities effectively and cost-efficiently
- Develop and track OKRs and KPIs to measure impact, maintain focus, and drive accountability across teams.
- Create a high-performance, inclusive culture grounded in trust, growth, and shared success.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), scripting languages (Python, Bash), and CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Spinnaker).
- Experience in test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium) and performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner). Ensure the reliability, security, and performance of the infrastructure and applications.
- Advanced knowledge of Technology fundamentals, design, problem solving, and complexity analysis
- Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and product management to understand requirements, describe software product features, and technical designs
- Delivery experience working under an Agile/Scrum methodology
- Working experience of software engineering best practices including coding standards, change management, managing incidents, CI/CD, build processes, testing, and operations