Tech Intern: Associate 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:

At BECU, your work will directly shape the performance, scalability, and reliability of our systems, ensuring a seamless experience for millions of members. As an Associate SDET Intern, you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing our systems through hands-on learning and innovative problem-solving. Your creativity and drive will help optimize processes, identify performance bottlenecks, and contribute to solutions that make a tangible difference in our technological future.

This is your opportunity to learn, grow, and collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional results. You won't just be an intern-you'll be a valued contributor whose insights and efforts will help redefine what's possible.

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:

• Design Performance Tests: Collaborate with a dynamic team to create and run performance tests that ensure our systems meet and exceed performance benchmarks.
• Analyze System Behavior: Dive into system performance data, uncover trends, and identify areas for improvement to drive peak performance.
• Automate Testing: Use tools like JMeter or in-house test automation framework to automate testing processes, making systems more efficient and scalable.
• Partner with Teams: Work closely with developers, architects, and quality assurance teams to align testing strategies with system goals.
• Create Impactful Reports: Develop clear, actionable reports that communicate your findings and help drive strategic decisions.
• Optimize Member Experience: Ensure that BECU's systems deliver fast, reliable, and seamless experiences for every member.

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:

BECU offers you more than just an internship-it's an opportunity to grow personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact. Here's what you'll gain:

• Hands-on Experience: Real-world exposure to performance engineering and nonfunctional testing.
• Industry Expertise: Learn from a team of experienced professionals in the performance and reliability domain.
• Cutting-Edge Tools: Access and work with tools like JMeter, Azure Load Test, and performance monitoring platforms such as App-Insight, Dynatrace or AppDynamics.
• Professional Growth: Enhance your skills in system optimization, analysis, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Impactful Contributions: Be part of projects that influence the daily experiences of millions of BECU members.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications

• Students in their final year or recent graduates in computer science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• computer science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Knowledge or coursework in Software testing methodologies, including performance and scalability testing.
• Basic programming proficiency in at least one language (e.g., Java, Python, or C#).

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of performance testing tools (e.g., Apache JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, or similar).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).
• Experience using monitoring tools (e.g., Dynatrace, AppDynamics, or New Relic).
• Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines and their integration with testing frameworks.
• Previous experience with software development, testing projects, or internships

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.