Sr Software Developer Engineer in Test (SDET)

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

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 aSr. SDET at BECU, you'll be more than just a test automation expert - you'll be a catalyst for quality engineering transformation. Your work will help define how BECU builds, tests, and delivers high-impact digital products that serve our 1.3M+ members.

You'll champion modern testing practices across our tech organization, helping us shift from legacy approaches to a cohesive, scalable Testing Center of Excellence (CoE). If you're energized by working in the gray, driving structure from chaos, and leaving things better than you found them - this role is for you.

You'll help shape our testing culture while mentoring others, supporting enterprise-wide automation efforts, and helping to design our long-term testing strategy.

To join our dynamic team, we require candidates to be residents of WA, OR, ID, AZ, TX, GA, or SC.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:

• Champion Testing Best Practices:
  Own and lead testing strategy design across teams, with a focus on automation, performance, security, and accessibility testing.
• Build Scalable Test Frameworks:
  Design and implement robust testing frameworks and tools that can support multiple teams and applications across the org.
• Integrate with CI/CD Pipelines:
  Ensure automated tests run consistently within our CI environment. Drive reliability and speed through tooling integration.
• Collaborate Across the Org:
  Partner with developers, architects, analysts, and product owners across verticals like Digital, Core Banking, and more.
• Mentor and Guide:
  Provide code and test reviews, offer guidance, and mentor junior SDETs to build a culture of learning and excellence.
• Analyze and Improve:
  Investigate production issues, identify test gaps, and lead efforts to improve quality and stability through systemic fixes.
• Lead Testing Roadmaps:
  Help define the vision for BECU's Testing CoE, and drive the execution of our roadmap to uplift our testing maturity.
• Be the SME and Go-To:
  Act as the subject matter expert for testing frameworks. Troubleshoot tool adoption issues and remove roadblocks for teams.
• Test Data Management & Metrics:
  Own synthetic data generation processes and develop reporting on org-wide testing health and performance.
• Do More Than Execute:
  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:

• A chance to shape the future of quality engineering at a mission-driven financial co-op.
• Leadership exposure and visibility across BECU's technology teams.
• The opportunity to help stand up a Testing Center of Excellence from the ground up.
• Work in a remote-first environment, focusing on real impact, not just velocity.
• Autonomy to define your path and the structure to support your success.
• Be part of a collaborative, passionate community driving change with purpose.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years designing test plans, test cases, and writing automated tests.
• Experience with CI systems and test case management tools.
• Hands-on with modern programming/scripting languages (C#, Python, JS/TS).
• Proficiency with frameworks such as Nunit, MSTest, Xunit, Jest, Puppeteer, Mocha, PyTest, Unittest, Specflow, Selenium, or Gherkin.
• Solid understanding of unit, integration, and performance testing.
• Experience using Git and performing code reviews via Git Flow or Trunk-Based Development.
• Understanding of relational database structures and ability to write SQL queries.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience developing and designing automation frameworks across multiple platforms.
• Security automation framework experience.
• Financial services industry knowledge.
• Excitement about testing excellence and mentoring others.
• Experience with test data management, observability tools, or standing up a Testing CoE.

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.

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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.