Principal Solutions Engineer

BECU

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Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
WATXIDSCORAZGANCCAVA
Salary
$189,000–$230,700 / yr
Posted
32 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $194k
This role $210k
$132k most similar roles pay here $246k

This role pays more than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $169,550–$218,050 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $210k versus about $194k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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

BECU currently has 8 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $156,750–$191,550 across 8 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Principal Solutions Engineer

As a Principal Solutions Engineer, you will join the team to shape the future of lending and credit card technology systems. You will bridge architecture and engineering by translating complex business needs into scalable, secure, and innovative solutions while driving modernization efforts and production stability. Your daily responsibilities include designing enterprise-scale solutions, leading cloud-ready financial initiatives, developing and troubleshooting APIs, and creating prototypes to solve complex challenges. You will mentor engineers, provide architectural guidance, and influence technical direction across the organization. The role requires expertise in .NET, C#, Node.js, Python, and modern JavaScript frameworks like React or Angular. You must possess experience with Azure or AWS cloud platforms, SOLID design principles, SOA patterns, and CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions to support critical financial products and digital capabilities within the lending and credit card domain.

What does a Solutions Engineer earn?

Median $168500 from 35 postings across 15 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design and deliver complex, enterprise-scale solutions for lending and credit card platforms.
  • Translate business requirements into detailed technical designs focusing on performance, security, and scalability.
  • Lead the development of cloud-ready financial solutions using modern application architectures and integrations.
  • Develop and troubleshoot APIs and enterprise integrations to power critical member experiences.
  • Identify opportunities to simplify complex systems and implement modern engineering practices for better efficiency.
  • Analyze production challenges and lead efforts to improve operational stability and system reliability.
  • Create prototypes and proof-of-concepts to solve complex business challenges and advance technology capabilities.
  • Provide technical leadership, code reviews, and mentorship to engineers across the organization.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent work experience required.
  • Advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of information technology experience with demonstrated expertise in application design required.
  • Experience with financial products such as credit cards, mortgages, loans, or deposits is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in consumer financial products with expertise in UX, integration, and API layers required.
  • Experience with public cloud technologies (Azure/AWS/Google Cloud) including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings required.
  • Experience leading and collaborating with multiple teams for enterprise-wide initiatives through all aspects of the SDLC required.
  • Experience with .NET, C#, Node.js, Python, or modern JavaScript frameworks; system administration; SOA patterns; and CI/CD tools (preferred).

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