Synchrony
AVP, Principle Software Engineer
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Synchrony
Job Summary The AVP, Principle Software Engineer leads hands‑on system design and architecture, ensuring time‑sensitive projects are delivered on schedule and to specifications. The role requires deep expertise in solution and event‑driven architecture, microservices, cloud technologies, and the ability to influence and lead teams.
Working Arrangements We offer flexibility for working from home, our hubs, or an office. Occasionally you may need to commute for in‑person engagement such as meetings, training and culture events.
Essential Responsibilities
Influence multiple agile development teams through all phases of the Agile development life cycle through SAFe
Implement new technologies and assist developers as they migrate to new technologies
Architect applications across the full stack, experience in PCF, Cloud Native Application Architecture, Microservices ecosystem, J2EE, Spring Java, and RESTful APIs are a must.
Design data models to support complex business processes
Drive a CI/CD strategy using our Jenkins, Bitbucket, and uDeploy stack.
Influence and collaborate with software developers, UX designers, product managers, application architects, and customer application experts to create amazing apps.
Mentor and influence all levels of the team: in this role, you will have the opportunity to influence up and down the chain of command
Ensure compliance with architecture, security and technology standards set by Synchrony
Assist in crafting and maintaining the future‑state technology architectural strategy, along with our application modernization and migration roadmap.
Participate in Agile scrums consisting of cross‑functional teams
Lead Agile sprints as the technical expert, including sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, backlog grooming sessions, and sprint reviews
Ensure application code quality through development, test, and QA
Participate in addressing root cause analyses, incident reports and provide direction in problem resolution
Ability to analyze production defects, troubleshoot systems, identify root cause, and implement fixes
Passionate about the latest technologies, open‑source projects and languages
Provide 24x7 on‑call support periodically throughout the year
Identify ways to increase efficiency and improve system performance
Work with third‑party vendors to develop software and/or integrate their software into the company's products
Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned
Qualifications / Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum 5 years of experience with software engineering OR, in lieu of degree, High School Diploma/GED 7 years of experience with software engineering.
Minimum 5 years of application development experience.
Spring Boot and Spring Cloud development background.
Critical Thinking, creativity and problem‑solving skills
Desired Characteristics
Experience building and consuming web services via SOAP and REST
Expertise with continuous integration environments
Experience with writing unit, integration, and UI test cases
Deep experience with responsive web design principles and cross device support
Strong experience with Pivotal Cloud Foundry
Knowledge in using Splunk for production support.
Experience with Database Architecture, Modeling, and familiarity with MySQL & SQL
Familiarity with JSON, REST and XML based web services
Working knowledge of the overall mobile industry
Excellence in technical communication with technical and non‑technical peers
Strong cross‑functional team player with the ability to work seamlessly across a matrix organization and partner with global development companies
Desire to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment
Experience developing and supporting financial/banking applications
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to influence clients, team members, management, and external groups.
Excellent attention to detail in a team environment
Strong oral and written communication, analytical and problem‑solving skills
Ability to analyze, use structured problem solving and available tools to troubleshoot systems, identify root cause, action plans, impact, and resolution options.
Compensation The salary range for this position is
USD 115,000.00 – 200,000.00
per year and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge, and 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 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. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect, and turn ideals into action. More than 50% of our workforce is engaged in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where community and passion intersect to offer a safe space to learn and grow.
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. Representatives are available 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time.
Job Family Group Information Technology
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Finance
Location: Altamonte Springs, FL
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Synchrony
Job Summary The AVP, Principle Software Engineer leads hands‑on system design and architecture, ensuring time‑sensitive projects are delivered on schedule and to specifications. The role requires deep expertise in solution and event‑driven architecture, microservices, cloud technologies, and the ability to influence and lead teams.
Working Arrangements We offer flexibility for working from home, our hubs, or an office. Occasionally you may need to commute for in‑person engagement such as meetings, training and culture events.
Essential Responsibilities
Influence multiple agile development teams through all phases of the Agile development life cycle through SAFe
Implement new technologies and assist developers as they migrate to new technologies
Architect applications across the full stack, experience in PCF, Cloud Native Application Architecture, Microservices ecosystem, J2EE, Spring Java, and RESTful APIs are a must.
Design data models to support complex business processes
Drive a CI/CD strategy using our Jenkins, Bitbucket, and uDeploy stack.
Influence and collaborate with software developers, UX designers, product managers, application architects, and customer application experts to create amazing apps.
Mentor and influence all levels of the team: in this role, you will have the opportunity to influence up and down the chain of command
Ensure compliance with architecture, security and technology standards set by Synchrony
Assist in crafting and maintaining the future‑state technology architectural strategy, along with our application modernization and migration roadmap.
Participate in Agile scrums consisting of cross‑functional teams
Lead Agile sprints as the technical expert, including sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, backlog grooming sessions, and sprint reviews
Ensure application code quality through development, test, and QA
Participate in addressing root cause analyses, incident reports and provide direction in problem resolution
Ability to analyze production defects, troubleshoot systems, identify root cause, and implement fixes
Passionate about the latest technologies, open‑source projects and languages
Provide 24x7 on‑call support periodically throughout the year
Identify ways to increase efficiency and improve system performance
Work with third‑party vendors to develop software and/or integrate their software into the company's products
Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned
Qualifications / Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum 5 years of experience with software engineering OR, in lieu of degree, High School Diploma/GED 7 years of experience with software engineering.
Minimum 5 years of application development experience.
Spring Boot and Spring Cloud development background.
Critical Thinking, creativity and problem‑solving skills
Desired Characteristics
Experience building and consuming web services via SOAP and REST
Expertise with continuous integration environments
Experience with writing unit, integration, and UI test cases
Deep experience with responsive web design principles and cross device support
Strong experience with Pivotal Cloud Foundry
Knowledge in using Splunk for production support.
Experience with Database Architecture, Modeling, and familiarity with MySQL & SQL
Familiarity with JSON, REST and XML based web services
Working knowledge of the overall mobile industry
Excellence in technical communication with technical and non‑technical peers
Strong cross‑functional team player with the ability to work seamlessly across a matrix organization and partner with global development companies
Desire to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment
Experience developing and supporting financial/banking applications
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to influence clients, team members, management, and external groups.
Excellent attention to detail in a team environment
Strong oral and written communication, analytical and problem‑solving skills
Ability to analyze, use structured problem solving and available tools to troubleshoot systems, identify root cause, action plans, impact, and resolution options.
Compensation The salary range for this position is
USD 115,000.00 – 200,000.00
per year and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge, and 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 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. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect, and turn ideals into action. More than 50% of our workforce is engaged in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where community and passion intersect to offer a safe space to learn and grow.
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. Representatives are available 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time.
Job Family Group Information Technology
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Finance
Location: Altamonte Springs, FL
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