AVP, Solution Architect

Job ID: E2401356

Job Description:

Role Summary/Purpose:

The AVP, Solution Architect – Digital Solutions plays a pivotal technical role within Synchrony Financial in successfully hosting several client-facing platforms and delivering high-quality solutions on those platforms. The ideal candidate will work on customer-facing web platforms using cutting-edge open-source frameworks, to highly-available RESTful services, to back-end Java based systems using latest technics in cloud computing.

We’re proud to offer you choice and flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home, near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally you may be required to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead teams in building new web solutions/platforms and enhancements, working closely with requirements analysts, testers, and the customer in an agile development practice
• Own the technical design and development of cross-functional, multi-platform application systems
• Develop functional and technical specifications from business requirements
• Help create project estimates and plans. Represent engineering team in project meetings and solution discussions
• Ensure application quality and adherence to performance requirements
• Responsible for documentation, code reuse, re-factoring and design patterns standards compliance
• Ensure high standards of availability, scalability, and extensibility of internally developed applications
• Work closely with an experienced staff comprising both Synchrony resources and/or 3rd party contractors
• Help define measurable goals for the team
• Communicate the status of technical stacks and initiatives to stakeholders and leadership
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies while maintaining proficiency in existing technologies
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Information Technology; OR 2) In lieu of the Bachelor's degree, a minimum of 9 years of experience in Information Technology
• Minimum 5 years of experience in full stack development using JEE technologies.
• Experience developing n-tier web applications including web services.
• Experience in Spring Boot and Microservices
• Minimum 2 years of application design experience using Design Patterns, UML, component architecture, unit/functional testing, and/ or database design/tuning.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong working knowledge of the Financial Industry and Consumer Lending
• Experience in designing and developing applications using microservices architecture and cloud-based technologies.
• Experience in Agile application development methodology
• Ability to achieve results in a cross-functional matrix organization involving multiple technologies, personnel and processes.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Training and/or Certification in JEE and web-based technologies

Grade/Level: 11

The salary range for this position is 110,000.00 – 185,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.

Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.

Eligibility Requirements:

• You must be 18 years or older

• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent

• You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process

• You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

• New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles.  Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months’ time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles.  Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months’ time in position before they can post.  All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don’t meet the time in position or performance expectations).

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.  We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 

Our Commitment:

When you join us, you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive culture where your skills, experience, and voice are not only heard—but valued. We celebrate the differences in all of us and believe that our individual, unique perspectives is what makes Synchrony truly a great place to work. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect and turn ideals into action. Through the power of our 8 Diversity Networks+, with more than 60% of our workforce engaged, you’ll find community to connect with an opportunity to go beyond your passions.

This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice:

• Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

• If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1-866-301-5627.   Representatives are available from 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time

Job Family Group:

Information Technology