Intern: Associate Software Developer

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 an Associate Software Developer -Intern at BECU, you'll be a key contributor to creating enterprise-class software that supports our business objectives. You'll develop and enhance software solutions under the guidance of senior developers, gaining valuable hands-on experience in designing, coding, testing, and automating solutions. Your role will help streamline and improve business processes while providing you opportunities to grow your technical skills and contribute to meaningful projects.

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

• Collaborate with Your Team: Work closely with team members to determine the best technical solutions that meet software requirements, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Design and Develop: Develop prototypes, proofs of concept, and software solutions by combining technical expertise with a growing understanding of software design concepts.
• Build Quality Solutions: Write clean, scalable code for small features, automated tests, and scripts, following departmental procedures and programming standards.
• Optimize Code: Identify areas of improvement in existing code and implement changes to enhance performance, maintainability, and reliability.
• Streamline Processes: Automate and improve business processes with guidance from experienced team members and business experts.
• Learn and Grow: Work under the mentorship of senior developers, gaining knowledge of coding best practices and advanced development techniques.
• Support Deployment: Create continuous integration builds, deployment pipelines, and database migrations to support robust and reliable software deployments.
• Document and Debug: Perform system analysis, write documentation, debug code, and contribute to delivering high-quality software.
• Contribute to Success: Follow programming standards and participate in team efforts to meet deadlines and achieve business goals.
• Perform Additional Duties: Support the team and organization by taking on additional responsibilities as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN

• Professional Growth: Develop technical expertise in coding, testing, automation, and deployment processes under the mentorship of senior developers.
• Real-World Experience: Gain exposure to enterprise-class software development and contribute to impactful projects that drive business outcomes.
• Team Collaboration: Work in a collaborative, supportive environment where your contributions are valued, and your growth is prioritized.
• Technical Skills: Build your knowledge of .NET, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and open-source technologies while gaining experience with Git, CI/CD tools, and Test-Driven Development.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Enhance your ability to analyze and debug software, propose improvements, and contribute to optimizing business processes.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of one year of experience designing software and writing production code in a team/classroom environment.
• Experience delivering solutions in multiple programming languages and technical environments.
• Proficiency in .NET, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Python.
• Knowledge of Open Source (OSS) technologies.
• Understanding of SOLID design principles, Object-Oriented Programming, and Design.
• Experience using Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery tools.
• Experience using Test-Driven Development concepts, methods, and tools.
• Proficiency with Git for version control.
• Understanding of data modeling concepts.

JOIN THE JOURNEY

At BECU, your journey as an Associate Software Developer will be a foundation for building your career in software development. You'll work with experienced professionals, contribute to impactful projects, and develop technical skills that set you up for long-term success. Apply now and be part of a team where your growth, innovation, and contributions are valued. Together, we'll create exceptional solutions and make a meaningful impact.

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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.