Synchrony
Job Description
Role Summary/Purpose: Millions of cardholders. Billions of transactions. All automated and supported 24/7/365. Who designs and creates the platforms to run all those applications? You, if you join our Tech & Ops team as a Java Development Lead. As a Java Development Lead, you’ll be in a vital role leading the team with design, architecture and implementing solutions for the products that help our clients/partners manage their finances on the go. Using the latest state of art technology, tools and practices, you’ll collaborate with an ever-evolving company that respects both the work you do and the life you lead. It’s the ideal time to come aboard — we’re focused on the future, continuing to evolve as a company and help define the financial technology industry. Our Way of Working: 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. You’re the one we’re looking for if you: Are comfortable tackling new challenges and ways of working; are ready to learn new technologies and apply them based on project needs Are committed to helping us build technology product(s) that can scale and perform at high speed Have tactical experience building out and engineering high quality software products; are ready to define your career path Are comfortable challenging your peers and leadership team Are committed towards maintaining production systems without much disruption Can prove yourself quickly and decisively We’ll Depend On You To: Lead the design and architect solutions that meet SYF business requirements to deliver business value by enabling rapid innovation through modern software development practices and product delivery Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of algorithms related to data encryption/decryption, tokenization/de-tokenization techniques Have experience in software development of systems related to security implementation and protection of data using algorithms such as Elliptic Curve Cryptography, RSA and AES Design and implement continuous integration and continuous delivery processes to deliver applications to production, fostering a culture of continuous process improvement Experience in implementing scheduling algorithms using techniques such as priority scheduling, rate momentum scheduling, etc. Perform Technology Alternate Assessments and create Proofs-of-Concept as necessary Provide guidance and direction to product teams to ensure compliance with standards and best practices Work collaboratively with Product Management and Platform Engineering teams during development, launch and refinement of products iteratively Collaborate with internal technical resources and third-party vendors to resolve issues and understand causes to provide solutions Maintain deep hands-on technical knowledge of evaluating trends in modern software development practices Continuously learn and stay at the leading edge of industry trends; provide daily support for Cloud-native development activities including automation scripts, build pipelines, cloud integration Work with team members to design, architect and implement solutions across geographic locations Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with minimum 5 years of experience in Information Technology OR in lieu of the Bachelor's degree, High School diploma and minimum 8 years of experience in Information Technology and hands-on technical role Minimum 5 years of experience in software development (Spring/Java, Encryption/Tokenization frameworks, ReactJS, RDBMS and NoSQL Databases) Experience in building systems that protect data using strong encryption/tokenization algorithms Minimum 2 years of experience working on or leading teams performing systems automation and integration (agile methodology and/or lean techniques preferred) Desired Characteristics
Experience building systems that protect data using strong encryption/tokenization algorithms Minimum 2 years of experience with CI tools (Jenkins, Hudson, Bamboo, etc.) Recent experience with cloud design/implementation of products on microservices-based ecosystems and application modernization Experience in building products for application monitoring and resiliency Experience working with SAML, OAuth2, Active Directory and network protocols Experience with data caching and in-memory technologies at scale Strong communication skills, collaboration across teams, initiative Grade/Level: 11 The salary range for this position is 115,000.00 - 200,000.00 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 an inclusive culture where your individual skills, experience, and voice are not only heard – but valued. More than 50% of our workforce is engaged in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). We’re proud to have an award-winning culture for all. 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. If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line at 1-866-301-5627. Representatives are available from 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time. Job Family Group: Information Technology
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Role Summary/Purpose: Millions of cardholders. Billions of transactions. All automated and supported 24/7/365. Who designs and creates the platforms to run all those applications? You, if you join our Tech & Ops team as a Java Development Lead. As a Java Development Lead, you’ll be in a vital role leading the team with design, architecture and implementing solutions for the products that help our clients/partners manage their finances on the go. Using the latest state of art technology, tools and practices, you’ll collaborate with an ever-evolving company that respects both the work you do and the life you lead. It’s the ideal time to come aboard — we’re focused on the future, continuing to evolve as a company and help define the financial technology industry. Our Way of Working: 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. You’re the one we’re looking for if you: Are comfortable tackling new challenges and ways of working; are ready to learn new technologies and apply them based on project needs Are committed to helping us build technology product(s) that can scale and perform at high speed Have tactical experience building out and engineering high quality software products; are ready to define your career path Are comfortable challenging your peers and leadership team Are committed towards maintaining production systems without much disruption Can prove yourself quickly and decisively We’ll Depend On You To: Lead the design and architect solutions that meet SYF business requirements to deliver business value by enabling rapid innovation through modern software development practices and product delivery Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of algorithms related to data encryption/decryption, tokenization/de-tokenization techniques Have experience in software development of systems related to security implementation and protection of data using algorithms such as Elliptic Curve Cryptography, RSA and AES Design and implement continuous integration and continuous delivery processes to deliver applications to production, fostering a culture of continuous process improvement Experience in implementing scheduling algorithms using techniques such as priority scheduling, rate momentum scheduling, etc. Perform Technology Alternate Assessments and create Proofs-of-Concept as necessary Provide guidance and direction to product teams to ensure compliance with standards and best practices Work collaboratively with Product Management and Platform Engineering teams during development, launch and refinement of products iteratively Collaborate with internal technical resources and third-party vendors to resolve issues and understand causes to provide solutions Maintain deep hands-on technical knowledge of evaluating trends in modern software development practices Continuously learn and stay at the leading edge of industry trends; provide daily support for Cloud-native development activities including automation scripts, build pipelines, cloud integration Work with team members to design, architect and implement solutions across geographic locations Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with minimum 5 years of experience in Information Technology OR in lieu of the Bachelor's degree, High School diploma and minimum 8 years of experience in Information Technology and hands-on technical role Minimum 5 years of experience in software development (Spring/Java, Encryption/Tokenization frameworks, ReactJS, RDBMS and NoSQL Databases) Experience in building systems that protect data using strong encryption/tokenization algorithms Minimum 2 years of experience working on or leading teams performing systems automation and integration (agile methodology and/or lean techniques preferred) Desired Characteristics
Experience building systems that protect data using strong encryption/tokenization algorithms Minimum 2 years of experience with CI tools (Jenkins, Hudson, Bamboo, etc.) Recent experience with cloud design/implementation of products on microservices-based ecosystems and application modernization Experience in building products for application monitoring and resiliency Experience working with SAML, OAuth2, Active Directory and network protocols Experience with data caching and in-memory technologies at scale Strong communication skills, collaboration across teams, initiative Grade/Level: 11 The salary range for this position is 115,000.00 - 200,000.00 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 an inclusive culture where your individual skills, experience, and voice are not only heard – but valued. More than 50% of our workforce is engaged in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). We’re proud to have an award-winning culture for all. 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. If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line at 1-866-301-5627. Representatives are available from 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time. Job Family Group: Information Technology
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