AVP, Principal Software Engineer

Synchrony

Technical Lead for developing cloud-native applications at Synchrony, overseeing multiple teams and delivery outcomes. Role involves driving business alignment and technical leadership in a collaborative environment.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇮🇳 IndiaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading cloud-native application development, with a strong focus on Java and Spring Boot. Proven ability to design and implement CI/CD processes, manage stakeholder communication, and ensure compliance with best practices in software engineering.

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Cloud-Native Application DevelopmentJava DevelopmentSpring Boot FrameworkCI/CD Process ImplementationMicroservices Architecture

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Hard Skills

JavaSpring BootMicroservices ArchitectureSDK DevelopmentAPI DesignRelational Database ManagementEncryption TechnologiesTokenization TechnologiesObservability ToolsProduction Monitoring

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

AWSPivotal Cloud FoundryMySQLSplunkNew Relic

Industry Keywords

Continuous IntegrationContinuous DeliveryData ProtectionTechnical LeadershipStakeholder Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudJavaMicroservicesMySQLSplunkSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development effort for cloud-native applications across the Sypher, AppPilot, and Presto teams, ensuring timely execution against committed business outcomes
Drive business commitments by aligning scope, sequencing, and technical approach with Product Management, and ensuring delivery plans are realistic, transparent, and measurable
Design and implement continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes to deliver applications to production, fostering a culture of continuous process improvement
Provide hands-on technical leadership through architecture/design reviews, code reviews, and guidance to engineers to ensure compliance with standards and best practices
Perform Technology Alternate Assessments and create Proofs-of-Concept (as necessary) to validate options and inform technical decisions
Work collaboratively with Product Management and Platform Engineering teams during development, launch, and continuing refinement of products iteratively
Collaborate with internal technical resources and third-party vendors to resolve issues, understand underlying causes, and implement sustainable solutions
Coordinate and communicate status across stakeholders, and report delivery progress, risks, and dependency needs to leadership on a regular cadence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years of system engineering experience, or in lieu of a degree 10+ years of skilled system engineering experience
8+ years of Strong hands-on development experience in Java and Spring Boot for building enterprise-grade services
5+ years of Proven expertise in designing and implementing cloud-native applications using a microservices-based architecture
Experience building and rolling out SDKs, including API design, backward compatibility/versioning strategy, documentation, release management, and consumer enablement
Experience deploying and operating applications on cloud platforms such as AWS and PCF (Pivotal Cloud Foundry)
5 + years of Working knowledge of at least one relational databases (e.g., MySQL), including schema design, performance considerations, and transactional data access patterns
Solid understanding of encryption and tokenization technologies and secure development practices (data protection in transit and at rest)
Experience with observability, logging, and production monitoring, including tools such as Splunk and New Relic,
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence clients, teams, management, and external stakeholders
Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Knowledge on any AI tools like ChatGPT , Microsoft copilot

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexibility at Synchrony
Option to work from home or workspaces
Cultural events
Training
Business meetings