What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Data Engineer position at Boeing Employees Credit Union?
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 $178,900.00-$218,400.00 annually. The full Pay Range is $138,800.00 - $258,500.00 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 :
The Principal Data Engineer will lead data teams in implementing enterprise data strategies, leveraging expertise in complex data management technologies, and enabling machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. This role is pivotal in ensuring data quality through governance, maintaining data integrity, and optimizing data processes. The Principal Data Engineer will partner with cybersecurity and architecture teams to adopt best practices, deliver scalable data solutions, and stay aligned with evolving technologies. Responsibilities include designing robust data pipelines, ensuring data protection, and presenting future-state roadmaps to technical leadership. The role also fosters collaboration with data architects and security teams to design and implement enterprise-class data workflows.
WHAT YOU'LL DO :
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.
- Strategic Leadership : Guide and structure complex, enterprise-wide data solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory standards.
- Process Improvement : Assess and refine data engineering processes to enhance performance, scalability, and efficiency.
- Technical Communication : Present and explain technical topics clearly to engineering teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.
- Collaboration : Partner with leadership and technical teams to create high-performing, best-practice-driven data solutions.
- Prototyping and Design : Develop and implement prototypes, proofs of concept, and scalable, production-ready data workflows.
- Data Governance : Lead efforts to improve metadata and master data management policies in partnership with Data Governance and Architecture teams.
- Policy Development : Create and manage data curation policies to optimize workflows and pipelines.
- Team Guidance : Provide mentorship and frameworks to support data engineering teams in development, testing, and reviews.
- Roadmap Development : Collaborate with Architects and Product Owners to define and document the team's technology vision and roadmap.
- Training and Development : Work with leadership to establish training plans that advance data engineering competencies aligned with industry trends.
- Continuous Learning : Represent BECU at conferences and seminars, staying ahead of data management innovations and sharing insights.
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN :
QUALIFICATIONS :
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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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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.
Salary : $138,800 - $258,500
