Sr Systems Analyst (SSA)

As the nation's largest community credit union, we begin every day focused on delivering superior financial products and services for our 1.3 million members and more than $30 billion in managed assets. Our work has an economic impact as we support our members' financial goals. We are unapologetic about being devoted to our members and the communities we serve. Our business is guided by our people helping people philosophy – which includes our team members. 
BECU has been in business for more than 85 years, driven by unwavering core values and a dedication to improving the communities we serve. While we have a rich history, the future of our company, accelerated by business and technology transformation, is even brighter. There's never been a better time to work for BECU.

To learn more visit becu.org/careers.

PAY RANGE

The Target Pay Range for this position is $122,000.00-$149,100.00 annually. The full Pay Range is $94,500.00 - $176,500.00 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

Employees and their eligible family members have access to a wide array of employee benefits, such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage. Employees have access to disability and AD&D insurance. We also offer health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, as well as health savings accounts, to eligible employees. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan and employer-funded retirement plan. Newly hired employees accrue 6.16 hours of paid time off (PTO) on a per pay period basis based on hours worked (up to a maximum of 160 PTO hours per year) and receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Additional details regarding BECU Benefits can be found here.

IMPACT YOU’LL MAKE:

As a Senior Systems Analyst (SSA) at BECU, you will play a crucial role in translating complex business requirements into effective and efficient technical solutions. By collaborating with leaders, product owners, and engineering teams, you’ll define functional system designs and develop solutions that address critical business needs. Your expertise will drive the success of company-wide initiatives, and you will mentor other Systems Analysts, ensuring the highest standards in project delivery. Your contributions will ensure seamless integration of complex software platforms and provide technical leadership in shaping the future of BECU’s technology.

To join our dynamic team, we require candidates to be residents of WA, OR, ID, AZ, TX, GA, or SC. If you call any of these states home, you're in luck! We offer the flexibility of remote work for residents in these locations, allowing you to contribute from the comfort of your own home.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Lead Business Case Development: Take ownership of the process to create business cases, identify, and propose technology solutions that reduce technical debt, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver functional business value.

• Collaborate on Roadmaps: Work closely with product owners, decision-makers, and end users to define and document product roadmaps, sprint-level goals, user stories, and outcomes to ensure successful project delivery.

• Manage Complex Platforms: Oversee the configuration, data management, user permissions, workflows, reporting, and upgrades for complex software platforms with critical business requirements.

• Analyze and Refine Requirements: Conduct in-depth analysis of complex requirements and acceptance criteria, refining them to ensure alignment with business and technical needs.

• Coordinate Vendor Deliverables: Translate functional specifications into vendor requirements, manage vendor relationships, and coordinate deliverables to ensure timely, high-quality outputs.

• Facilitate Testing and Debugging: Lead the testing process, manage test plans, and support bug resolution, ensuring high-quality technical solutions are delivered.

• Support Production Deployments: Manage the installation of software patches, configurations, releases, and disaster recovery plans across various systems, ensuring compliance with IT Change Control guidelines.

• Break Down Long-Term Objectives: Work with business units to break down long-term product roadmaps into actionable objectives and help document and prioritize these tasks.

• Mentor and Guide: Provide mentorship to less experienced Systems Analysts, helping them grow their technical skills and contributing to their professional development.

• Ensure Compliance and Security: Manage security practices and ensure cybersecurity policies and regulatory requirements are met within your program portfolio.

• Optimize Systems: Continuously configure systems based on business drivers and day-to-day optimizations, ensuring performance and reliability.

This isn’t just about ticking off tasks on a list. It's about making a significant, positive change in BECU’s journey, where your contributions are valued, and your growth is continually fostered.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN:

• Leadership and Expertise: Lead and mentor other Systems Analysts, helping to guide BECU’s technology landscape while expanding your own leadership capabilities.

• Collaborative Growth: Work alongside senior leaders, product owners, and engineering teams to drive critical business initiatives, enhancing your influence and expertise.

• Impactful Work: Play a key role in delivering complex software solutions that have a lasting impact on the business, driving efficiency and innovation across the organization.

• Continuous Learning: Stay at the forefront of technology trends, learning new techniques and tools to apply in your role as a key contributor to BECU’s success.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or related discipline, or equivalent work or educational experience.

• Minimum of seven years of experience working with business software applications.

• Understanding of Cloud Computing theory and usage.

• Advanced skills with SQL and relational database concepts, including data analysis, reporting, and validation (e.g., SQL queries).

• Familiarity with multiple change management methodologies (Agile, Lean, TDD, Waterfall) and the ability to apply them appropriately.

• Experience delivering solutions across all phases of the system development lifecycle, including user story creation, test planning, and production implementation.

• Experience in managing solutions delivered across multiple programming languages and technical environments.

• Understanding of software engineering vocabulary and data architecture, with experience using Azure DevOps, JIRA, or other Agile development tools.

• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with experience using tools such as Splunk and AppDynamics.

• Demonstrated ability to create and communicate strong business cases, including financial analysis, strategic alignment, and risk analysis.

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a technical or related field.

• Experience managing third-party, SaaS, and PaaS solutions.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence across all levels of the organization.

JOIN THE JOURNEY

Ready to make an indelible impact? Eager to be a part of a collaborative and innovative team where your ideas and contributions don’t just fill a role but fuel the growth and success of BECU? This is more than a job – it’s a chance to elevate your career, skills, and future, all while contributing to the robust technological landscape of BECU.

Embrace the opportunity to grow with us. Apply now, bring your expertise to the table, and let’s achieve excellence together at BECU. Your journey of influence, innovation, and impactful contribution starts now. #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.