Synchrony
AVP, Principal Software Engineer (Synchrony)
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Role Summary The AVP, Principal Software Engineer craves working in a hands‑on system design and architecture environment and leads by example to ensure time‑sensitive projects are completed 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 a team.
Essential Responsibilities
Influence many agile development teams through all phases of the agile development life cycle via 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 is required.
Design data models to support complex business processes.
Drive a CI/CD strategy using Jenkins, Bitbucket, and uDeploy.
Collaborate with software developers, UX designers, product managers, application architects, and customer application experts to create outstanding apps.
Mentor and influence all levels of the team.
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, 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.
Stay 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 of 5 years of experience with software engineering, or 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 design principles and cross‑device support.
Strong experience with Pivotal Cloud Foundry.
Knowledge of Splunk for production support.
Experience with database architecture, modeling, and familiarity with MySQL and SQL.
Familiarity with JSON, REST, and XML‑based web services.
Working knowledge of the overall mobile industry.
Excellent 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.
Grade / Level Grade/Level: 11
Salary range:
$115,000 – $200,000
USD annually. 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
Must be 18 years or older.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation, and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process.
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 before they are eligible to post on other roles. After this requirement, a minimum 6 months’ time in position is required before posting for future non‑exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months’ time in position before posting. 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. 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.
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. 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. 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 8 am – 5 pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time.
Job Family Group Information Technology
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Finance
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Role Summary The AVP, Principal Software Engineer craves working in a hands‑on system design and architecture environment and leads by example to ensure time‑sensitive projects are completed 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 a team.
Essential Responsibilities
Influence many agile development teams through all phases of the agile development life cycle via 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 is required.
Design data models to support complex business processes.
Drive a CI/CD strategy using Jenkins, Bitbucket, and uDeploy.
Collaborate with software developers, UX designers, product managers, application architects, and customer application experts to create outstanding apps.
Mentor and influence all levels of the team.
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, 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.
Stay 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 of 5 years of experience with software engineering, or 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 design principles and cross‑device support.
Strong experience with Pivotal Cloud Foundry.
Knowledge of Splunk for production support.
Experience with database architecture, modeling, and familiarity with MySQL and SQL.
Familiarity with JSON, REST, and XML‑based web services.
Working knowledge of the overall mobile industry.
Excellent 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.
Grade / Level Grade/Level: 11
Salary range:
$115,000 – $200,000
USD annually. 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
Must be 18 years or older.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation, and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process.
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 before they are eligible to post on other roles. After this requirement, a minimum 6 months’ time in position is required before posting for future non‑exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months’ time in position before posting. 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. 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.
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. 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. 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 8 am – 5 pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time.
Job Family Group Information Technology
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Finance
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