AVP, Java Development Lead

Synchrony

Java Development Lead responsible for architecting solutions utilizing modern technology at financial services company. Collaborating on software development practices to drive innovation and project delivery.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeAlpharetta • Connecticut, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $115,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaNoSQLRDBMSReactSpring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 through rapid innovation and continuous integration
In-depth knowledge of algorithms related to data encryption/decryption, tokenization/de-tokenization techniques
Having experience in software development of systems related to security implementation and protection of data using algorithms related to Elliptical Curve Cryptography, RSA and AES algorithms
Design and implement continuous integration and continuous delivery processes to deliver applications to production, fostering a culture of continuous process improvement
Perform Technology Alternate Assessment, create Proof-of-Concept (as necessary)

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 (languages, systems and frameworks such as Spring/Java, Encryption/Tokenization frameworks, ReactJS, RDBMS and NoSQL Databases)
Minimum 2 years of experience working on or leading teams performing systems automation and integration (in an agile methodology and/or using lean techniques preferred)
Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexibility to work from home near one of our Hubs
Ability to commute for in-person engagement activities

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Hard Skills & Tools

software developmentdata encryptiondata decryptiontokenizationde-tokenizationElliptical Curve CryptographyRSAAEScontinuous integrationcontinuous delivery

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationflexibilityteam collaborationprocess improvement