Synchrony
AVP, Principal Software Engineer – Synchrony
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AVP, Principal Software Engineer
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Synchrony .
Role Summary The AVP, Principal Software Engineer thrives in a hands‑on system design and architecture environment, leading by example to ensure time‑sensitive projects are delivered on schedule and to specification. Success requires deep expertise in solution and event‑driven architecture, microservice architecture, cloud technologies, and the ability to influence and lead a team.
Our Way of Working We offer flexibility to work from home, near a Hub, or in one of our offices. Occasionally you may be required to commute for in‑person engagement activities such as meetings, training, and culture events.
Essential Responsibilities
Influence multiple agile development teams through all phases of the Agile development life cycle using SAFe.
Implement new technologies and assist developers during migration to new tech stacks.
Architect applications across the full stack; experience in PCF, Cloud Native Architecture, Microservices ecosystem, J2EE, Spring Java, and RESTful APIs expected.
Design data models to support complex business processes.
Drive a CI/CD strategy using our Jenkins, Bitbucket, and uDeploy stack.
Collaborate with software developers, UX designers, product managers, application architects, and customer application experts to create remarkable apps.
Mentor and influence all levels of the team.
Ensure compliance with Synchrony architecture, security, and technology standards.
Assist in crafting and maintaining the future‑state technology architectural strategy and modernization roadmap.
Participate in Agile scrums and lead Agile sprints as the technical expert, including sprint planning, daily standups, backlog grooming, and sprint reviews.
Ensure application code quality through development, testing, and QA.
Participate in root‑cause analyses, incident reports, and provide direction in problem resolution.
Analyze production defects, troubleshoot systems, identify root cause, and implement fixes.
Maintain passion for latest technologies, open‑source projects, and languages.
Provide 24×7 on‑call support periodically throughout the year.
Identify ways to improve system efficiency and performance.
Work with third‑party vendors to develop or integrate software into company 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 a high school diploma/GED with 7 years of experience.
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 writing unit, integration, and UI test cases.Deep experience with responsive web designs and cross‑device support.
Strong experience with Pivotal Cloud Foundry.
Knowledge of using Splunk for production support.
Experience with database architecture, modeling, MySQL & SQL familiarity.
Familiarity with JSON, REST and XML services.
Working knowledge of the overall mobile industry.
Excellence in technical communication with technical and non‑technical peers.
Strong cross‑functional team player, capable of working across a matrix organization and partnering with global developers.
Desire to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
Experience developing and supporting financial/banking applications.
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to influence clients, team members, management, and external groups.
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.
Salary and Compensation The salary range for this position is
115,000.00 - 200,000.00
USD annually, eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance. Actual compensation offered will be based on experience, skill level, or knowledge. Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY metro, and Seattle.
Eligibility Requirements
Must be 18 years or older.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must be willing to undergo a drug test, background investigation, and fingerprinting as part of onboarding.
Must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
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.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please inform us if you require accommodation during application or in performing the job. Examples include changing the application process, providing alternative format documents, using a sign language interpreter, or specialized equipment.
If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line at 1‑866‑301‑5627. Representatives are available from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time.
Our Commitment When you join us, you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where your skills, experience, and voice are heard and valued. Together, we build a future where we can all belong, connect, and turn ideals into action. More than 50 % of our workforce is engaged in Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), providing a safe space to learn and grow.
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AVP, Principal Software Engineer
role at
Synchrony .
Role Summary The AVP, Principal Software Engineer thrives in a hands‑on system design and architecture environment, leading by example to ensure time‑sensitive projects are delivered on schedule and to specification. Success requires deep expertise in solution and event‑driven architecture, microservice architecture, cloud technologies, and the ability to influence and lead a team.
Our Way of Working We offer flexibility to work from home, near a Hub, or in one of our offices. Occasionally you may be required to commute for in‑person engagement activities such as meetings, training, and culture events.
Essential Responsibilities
Influence multiple agile development teams through all phases of the Agile development life cycle using SAFe.
Implement new technologies and assist developers during migration to new tech stacks.
Architect applications across the full stack; experience in PCF, Cloud Native Architecture, Microservices ecosystem, J2EE, Spring Java, and RESTful APIs expected.
Design data models to support complex business processes.
Drive a CI/CD strategy using our Jenkins, Bitbucket, and uDeploy stack.
Collaborate with software developers, UX designers, product managers, application architects, and customer application experts to create remarkable apps.
Mentor and influence all levels of the team.
Ensure compliance with Synchrony architecture, security, and technology standards.
Assist in crafting and maintaining the future‑state technology architectural strategy and modernization roadmap.
Participate in Agile scrums and lead Agile sprints as the technical expert, including sprint planning, daily standups, backlog grooming, and sprint reviews.
Ensure application code quality through development, testing, and QA.
Participate in root‑cause analyses, incident reports, and provide direction in problem resolution.
Analyze production defects, troubleshoot systems, identify root cause, and implement fixes.
Maintain passion for latest technologies, open‑source projects, and languages.
Provide 24×7 on‑call support periodically throughout the year.
Identify ways to improve system efficiency and performance.
Work with third‑party vendors to develop or integrate software into company 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 a high school diploma/GED with 7 years of experience.
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 writing unit, integration, and UI test cases.Deep experience with responsive web designs and cross‑device support.
Strong experience with Pivotal Cloud Foundry.
Knowledge of using Splunk for production support.
Experience with database architecture, modeling, MySQL & SQL familiarity.
Familiarity with JSON, REST and XML services.
Working knowledge of the overall mobile industry.
Excellence in technical communication with technical and non‑technical peers.
Strong cross‑functional team player, capable of working across a matrix organization and partnering with global developers.
Desire to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
Experience developing and supporting financial/banking applications.
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to influence clients, team members, management, and external groups.
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.
Salary and Compensation The salary range for this position is
115,000.00 - 200,000.00
USD annually, eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance. Actual compensation offered will be based on experience, skill level, or knowledge. Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY metro, and Seattle.
Eligibility Requirements
Must be 18 years or older.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must be willing to undergo a drug test, background investigation, and fingerprinting as part of onboarding.
Must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
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.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please inform us if you require accommodation during application or in performing the job. Examples include changing the application process, providing alternative format documents, using a sign language interpreter, or specialized equipment.
If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line at 1‑866‑301‑5627. Representatives are available from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time.
Our Commitment When you join us, you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where your skills, experience, and voice are heard and valued. Together, we build a future where we can all belong, connect, and turn ideals into action. More than 50 % of our workforce is engaged in Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), providing a safe space to learn and grow.
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