The Director of Data Engineering leads BECU’s Enterprise Data Platform (EDP) strategy and operations, overseeing scalable data capabilities across the organization. This senior role involves building a high-performing team, driving cloud adoption, modernizing data ecosystems, and ensuring robust governance and compliance in a regulated environment. Key responsibilities include designing end-to-end data pipelines, integrating data lakes and warehouses, and championing DevOps practices like CI/CD and containerization. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP), Snowflake, and modern data engineering tools, along with strong leadership skills to foster innovation and collaboration within the team. This role is pivotal in enabling BECU’s strategic initiatives through cutting-edge technology solutions while adhering to strict regulatory standards.
Lead the design and delivery of modern, scalable data platforms aligned with organizational goals.
Guide cloud adoption and legacy system migration, ensuring minimal disruption and strong data integrity.
Oversee the design and operation of batch and real-time data pipelines using best practices.
Integrate data lakes, warehouses, and access layers to enable seamless data consumption for analytics.
Ensure strong data governance, metadata management, and adherence to security and compliance standards.
What we're looking for
Minimum seven years of management experience leading technical teams
Eight years of experience in data engineering and modern data platforms
Expertise in cloud data ecosystems (Azure/AWS/GCP) and data governance
Experience with iterative software development processes and continuous delivery
Proven ability to lead strategic goals and deliver measurable business outcomes
Market check
Salary context
This
$199,300–$243,800
range sits above
79%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$128,050–$220,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$130,000–$214,500
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About BECU
BECU (Boeing Employees'' Credit Union) is one of the largest credit unions in the United States, offering a full range of financial products and services including savings, loans, and investment options to its members. Industry: Financial Services & Credit Union