AVP, API Engineer

Synchrony

AVP, API Engineer leading the development of consumer bank applications at Synchrony. Influencing agile teams, architecting solutions, and ensuring operational excellence in a remote work environment.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeAlpharetta • Connecticut, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $115,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Full Stack Application Architecture, including Microservices, J2EE, Spring Java, and RESTful APIs, while driving CI/CD strategies with Jenkins, Bitbucket, and uDeploy. Proven ability to mentor teams and lead Agile sprints, ensuring compliance with architecture and security standards.

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Full Stack Application ArchitectureMicroservices EcosystemSpring Boot DevelopmentCI/CD Strategy ImplementationAgile Leadership

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Hard Skills

J2EESpring JavaRESTful APIsCloud Native Application ArchitectureMicroservicesSpring BootSpring CloudApplication DevelopmentData ModelingSoftware Engineering

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingCreativityProblem-SolvingMentoringInfluencing

Tools & Technologies

JenkinsBitbucketUDeploySAFeAgile

Industry Keywords

Agile Development Life CycleComplianceArchitecture StandardsSecurity StandardsCross-Functional Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudJ2EEJavaJenkinsMicroservicesSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Influence many 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.
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
Participate in Agile scrums consisting of cross-functional teams
Lead Agile sprints as the technical expert, including sprint planning, daily standups, backlog grooming sessions, and sprint reviews
Provide 24x7 on-call support periodically throughout the year

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience with software engineering OR, in lieu of degree, High School Diploma/GED 10 years of experience with software engineering
Minimum 6 years of application development experience.
Spring Boot and Spring Cloud development background.
Critical Thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills
Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
In-person engagement activities
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Health and safety measures for in-person engagements