Director of Technology - Core Banking

Job description

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. You bring more than your expertise to your role, and that matters here. Your story, perspectives, and lived experiences help shape belonging at BECU and deepen how we connect with and support our employees, our members, and our communities. PAY RANGE The Target Pay Range for this position is $199,300.00-$243,800.00 annually. The full Pay Range is $155,200.00 - $288,000.00 annually. At BECU, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Should an offer for employment be made, we will consider individual qualifications. In addition to your salary, compensation incentives are available for the hired applicant. Incentives are performance based and targets vary by role. 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: As Director of Technology – Core Banking , you will play a pivotal role in aligning technology strategy with business goals while driving the delivery of enterprise-scale initiatives. You will help shape the future of core banking technology by advancing platform modernization, supporting digital transformation, and promoting modern architecture practices across Cloud, Data, APIs, and DevOps. This role will oversee technology roadmaps, manage engineering and delivery teams, and implement agile practices. Responsibilities include identifying innovative solutions, managing projects, and leading a high-performance team. This role is accountable for end-to-end delivery execution across enterprise core banking platforms, driving modernization program discipline, cross-team sequencing, and dependency management to improve delivery predictability and transparency. To join our dynamic team, we require candidates to be residents of WA, OR, ID, AZ, TX, GA, SC, NC, CA or VA. If you’re located in Washington state and within a reasonable driving distance from Tukwila, we are requesting that you come into our HQ on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. For those candidates that live outside the commute distance of TFC and in any of our approved remote work locations, this role will be remote. Remote or onsite, we are committed to ensuring you are fully engaged and included in our collaborative environment WHAT YOU’LL DO: Technology Strategy & Business Alignment: Develop and maintain a deep understanding of business processes, priorities, and challenges to provide strategic technology leadership and build compelling business cases aligned to organizational goals. Technology Delivery Oversight: Lead technical requirements, engineering efforts, and delivery execution for core banking initiatives while advancing agile practices and technology lifecycle management. Roadmap Development: Manage collaboration with business units to develop specific technology platforms and co-create aligned technology and business roadmaps to meet strategic, operational, and tactical goals ensuring alignment of core banking initiatives with enterprise delivery plans and sequencing Innovation Leadership: Serve as a trusted subject matter expert by identifying innovative market solutions and leading the development of RFPs, business cases, and project charters for strategic initiatives. People Leadership & Development: Coach, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous growth through regular feedback and performance evaluations. Engineering Excellence: Drive improvements across the software development lifecycle with a focus on quality, automation, code standards, testing, and modern CI/CD practices. Program & Project Leadership: L ead and/or oversee projects being delivered to assigned business areas and manage the life of projects, with accountability for end-to-end delivery of enterprise core platform initiatives while advancing platform modernization objectives Execution Management: Own delivery execution across enterprise programs, ensuring effective sequencing, dependency management, and coordination across multiple teams and workstreams. Governance & Delivery Discipline: Establish strong governance practices, delivery frameworks, and execution rigor that create consistency, transparency, and predictable outcomes. Stakeholder Collaboration: Provide leadership across governance forums, initiative reviews, planning sessions, and business partnerships while proactively managing delivery risks and dependencies. Operational Planning: Participate in the development and execution of annual operating plans and strategic technology priorities. Financial Stewardship: Ensure technology initiatives are appropriately planned and funded, including consideration of infrastructure costs and long-term investment impacts. Vendor & Partner Management: Review vendor contracts and Statements of Work (SOWs), while overseeing external partners and implementation resources supporting technology initiatives. Product & Delivery Partnership: Collaborate with stakeholders to define roadmaps, optimize feature delivery, and ensure technology investments deliver meaningful business outcomes. Performance Measurement: Establish and track OKRs and KPIs that align teams to strategic objectives and measure progress toward desired outcomes. Industry Awareness: Stay informed on emerging technologies, trends, and best practices to continuously enhance organizational capabilities and decision-making. High-Performing Team Culture: Build and cultivate a collaborative, agile, and quality-focused technology organization that values innovation, learning, and continuous improvement. You'll collaborate closely with business leaders, architects, engineers, product teams, and delivery partners to ensure technology investments are executed effectively and create measurable business value. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN: The opportunity to influence the future of enterprise banking technology and modernization initiatives. Executive-level visibility and strategic partnership across technology and business functions. The ability to lead large-scale transformation programs that drive measurable organizational impact. The chance to build, mentor, and inspire high-performing technology teams. A leadership role where you can shape delivery excellence, innovation, and long-term technology strategy. QUALIFICATIONS: Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or related field. Minimum 7 years of people leader experience. Experience leading technology teams including leading delivery teams with accountability for execution outcomes and program performance. Minimum 8 years of information technology experience with demonstrated expertise in application design including exposure to large-scale platforms or program delivery. Domain experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and/or Infrastructure/Operations and/or financial products (i.e. Core Banking, Credit Card, Mortgage, Auto Loan, Deposits, etc.) Experience building technology platforms and teams with experience driving end-to-end delivery and cross-team coordination. Desired Qualifications Advanced degree Experience managing complex, cross-functional programs with multiple dependencies and vendor accountability Experience with core banking platforms or financial system implementations (e.g., Fiserv/DNA) Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and product management to understand requirements and technical designs Delivery experience working under an Agile/Scrum methodology Working experience of software engineering best practices including CI/CD, testing, and operations. Experience leading technology delivery across complex API, integration, and cloud-based environments. Knowledge of modern application architecture, software engineering practices, and enterprise technology platforms. Experience partnering with architecture, engineering, and infrastructure teams to deliver large-scale technology programs. Experience managing technology vendors and implementation partners within complex enterprise environments. JOIN THE JOURNEY: Ready to lead the future of banking technology? Join BECU and help drive enterprise-scale transformation, modernize core banking platforms, and lead high-performing teams delivering meaningful business impact. This is your opportunity to influence technology strategy, champion innovation, and shape solutions that enhance the experience of millions of members and employees. Apply today and bring your leadership, expertise, and vision to a team committed to excellence, agility, and continuous improvement. Your journey of innovation and impact starts here. #BECU #YourGrowth #BECUJourney 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.