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As the Vice President of Solution Architect at Synchrony, you will play a crucial role in designing and developing cutting-edge technology solutions that redefine industry standards. Your primary responsibilities will include: - Motivating, influencing, and leading a team of Engineers, Dev Lead, Tech Lead, and SREs. - Architecting applications using Synchrony standards such as PCF, AWS, J2EE, Spring Java, and React. - Implementing new technologies and assisting developers in migrating to these technologies. - Coaching and empowering team members to work efficiently and deliver effectively. - Designing and owning Common Code Modules, reviewing and approving them through a formal approval process. - Being a Java/Solution Architect and championing the Community of Practice (CoP) while encouraging team members to contribute to the CoP. - Working in an Agile Development & Scaled Agile Framework environment. - Managing and automating DevOps processes hands-on. - Influencing and collaborating to deliver technical solutions with high quality, performance, and sound design principles. - Mentoring Tech leads (AVPs) to lead/build successful teams. - Hiring and retaining talent. - Performing other duties and/or special projects as assigned. Qualifications/Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field with modern application development experience, or 10+ years of experience in Technology. In lieu of a degree, 12+ years of experience is required. - 6+ years of experience in Software Architecture and Development using Java, Spring, and modern front-end frameworks like React. - Strong expertise in building widgets hosted internally or consumed by third-party applications. - Experience in developing microservices with 12-factor app methodology. - Proven experience in designing and building applications from scratch with hands-on involvement across all phases of the software development life cycle. - Experience in Distributed Architecture with proficiency in Monitoring and Incident Management tools like Splunk and New Relic. - Working knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework and familiarity with tools like JIRA. - Experience with CICD Pipeline, Process, and Tools. - Strong experience in writing unit and integration tests using frameworks like Junit, Mockito, and Spring Test. - Familiarity with designing applications using SOLID principles, Java, and microservice design patterns with business acumen. - Working knowledge of Cloud Platforms like Pivotal Cloud Foundry. - Familiarity with Behavior Driven Development and API Test Automation. - Working knowledge in RDBMS. - Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical peers. - Ability to troubleshoot systems, identify root causes, and propose resolution options using structured problem-solving. - Passion for learning and understanding diversified business domains and technologies. - Quick learner of new technologies and frameworks. Eligibility Criteria: - Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field with modern application development experience, or 10+ years of experience in Technology. In lieu of a degree, 12+ years of experience is required. Work Timings: 2 PM - 11 PM IST This role at Synchrony offers Enhanced Flexibility and Choice, requiring availability between 06:00 AM Eastern Time and 11:30 AM Eastern Time for meetings with India and US teams. The remaining hours are flexible for the employee to choose, with occasional exceptions due to business needs. For internal applicants, it is essential to understand the role's mandatory skills, inform your manager and HRM before applying, update your professional profile on Workday, and meet the eligibility criteria for L10+ Employees. Grade/Level: 12 Synchrony is a premier consumer financial services company with a strong focus on employee well-being, career advancement, and innovation. Join us to be a part of a dynamic and innovative Engineering Team dedicated to driving technological excellence and shaping the future of technology.,
