BECU
Financial Institution
StaffSoftwareDeveloperEngineerinTest-PerformanceEngineering
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“Staff Software Developer Engineer in Test - Performance Engineering at BECU. Skills: Performance Engineering, Test Automation, Software Development, Quality Assurance. Lead Test Strategy & Execution. Develop automation frameworks”
What You'll Achieve.
Shape the future of quality and performance engineering; Build reliable, scalable, and secure software; Elevate engineering practices; Streamline delivery; Strengthen the technology ecosystem; Support accessible, dependable solutions; Improve overall product quality; Promote shared ownership across engineering teams; Contribute to improved processes, tools, and testing efficiency; Contribute to BECU's ongoing journey
Industry & Context.
Identify opportunities for improving scalability; Identify patterns; Resolve issues with clarity and accuracy; Identify opportunities to optimize build feedback
Residents of WA, OR, ID, AZ, TX or CA, If in Washington state and within driving distance of Tukwila, come into HQ on Tuesdays & Wednesdays, For candidates outside commute distance of TFC in approved remote work locations, role will be remote
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline, or equivalent work experience, Minimum seven years of experience designing test plans, cases and writing automated tests in a team environment, including performance testing practices, Minimum two years of experience testing applications and services with security automation frameworks, Minimum seven years of hands-on experience with programming and scripting languages such as C#, Python or JavaScript/Typescript (or other languages) performing software development/QA in a polyglot environment, including scripting to support performance frameworks like JMeter, Minimum seven years of experience with continuous integration systems and test case management tools, Proficiency with test frameworks such as Nunit, MSTest, Xunit, Selenium, Playwright or Gherkin, Experience with public cloud (Azure/AWS/Google Cloud) technologies, Experience using git, including performing code reviews, pull requests, and following branching standards such as Git Flow or Trunk-Based Development
Nice to Have
Demonstrated understanding and experience in performance Engineering and QA methodologies for web, API and mobile applications releases, Working knowledge of containers and performance engineering orchestration platforms like Blaze Meter, Octoperf or Azure Load test, Demonstrated experience in unit testing, integration testing and performance testing, Demonstrated experience testing for performance optimization and scalability, Demonstrated experience with relational and non-relational database structures, Able to understand and construct SQL queries, and NoSQL queries
What You'll Do.
Lead Test Strategy & Execution
Develop automation frameworks
Advance Performance Engineering
Analyze system behavior
Lead Performance Testing Initiatives
Guide performance engineering efforts
Share Knowledge & Foster Learning
Establish Technical Standards
Review test and automation code
Mentor & Support Engineers
Enhance CI/CD Quality
Champion Quality Culture
Support Technical Growth & Innovation
Engage in Broader Team Efforts
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate across teams to resolve issues; Contribute to internal learning sessions; Engage in collaborative environment; Contribute to team goals; Collaborative, community-oriented mindset
Full 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. **_PAY RANGE_** The Target Pay Range for this position is $141,800.00-$173,300.00 annually. The full Pay Range is $110,100.00 - $204,900.00 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 a Staff Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you will contribute to shaping the future of quality and performance engineering at BECU. You’ll apply your technical expertise to help teams build reliable, scalable, and secure software that supports meaningful experiences for BECU members. Your leadership in performance engineering, test strategy, and automation will help elevate engineering practices, streamline delivery, and strengthen the technology ecosystem
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