API Software Development Engineer - I

Synchrony•Alpharetta, GA

1d•$75,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Billions of transactions—and you’ll touch all of them if you join our IT team as an API Software Development Engineer - I. Imagine the sheer scale of what we impact every second of every day. Now imagine what you can do with that influence—this is where you can shape the future of payments. As an API Software Development Engineer - I, you’ll be a part of an amazing team working on our microservice API’s throughout the entire development process. You’ll participate in hack-a-thons, partner with universities on innovation events, and work with our famed Stamford Innovation Station. It’s the ideal time to come aboard—we’re focused on the future, continuing to evolve as a company and help define the financial technology industry. With so much opportunity available, this is where you can make your mark. You’re the one we’re looking for if you: Are passionate about creating software that makes things easier for hardworking families Have common sense—can you think through your designs to make sure they’re the best? Are a coder who’s also a problem solver, capable of creating elegant, testable code that’s robust and scalable Are ready to be disruptive and interesting in the commerce space Can work with product, operations and project management as one agile team Are ready to own your own career and destiny Have tech chops: Software development skill are a must

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related degree OR, in lieu of degree, High School Diploma/GED and 2 years of experience with application development using Java, Spring, Spring Boot
Building and consuming web services via SOAP and REST
Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required

Nice To Haves

Java development experience
Common Java frameworks like Spring and Spring boot
Jira and Bitbucket
Continuous integration environments
Writing unit and integration tests
JSON, REST and XML based web services
Experience utilizing AI Tools
Strong cross-functional team player with the ability to work seamlessly across a matrix organization
Desire to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence clients, team members, management and external groups
Strong oral and written communication, analytical and problem solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to analyze, use structured problem solving and available tools to troubleshoot systems, identify root cause, action plans, impact and resolution options

Responsibilities

Participate in a cross-shore development team
Influence and collaborate to create amazing API’s
Participate in Agile scrums with cross-functional teams
Participate in Agile sprints including planning, daily standups, backlog grooming sessions and reviews
Analyze production defects, troubleshoot systems, identify root cause and implement fixes
Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned