AVP, Java Development Lead

Synchrony • Alpharetta, GA

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Java Development Lead, you will play a vital role in leading a team to design, architect, and implement solutions for products that assist clients and partners in managing their finances. The role involves utilizing state-of-the-art technology, tools, and practices, collaborating within an evolving company that values both work and personal life. This position offers significant opportunity to contribute to the financial technology industry, focusing on future growth and innovation. The ideal candidate is comfortable with new challenges, transitioning to agile methodologies, committed to building scalable and high-performing technology products, has tactical experience in engineering, is ready to define their career path, and can challenge peers and leadership effectively.

Requirements

• 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
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
• Must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Nice To Haves

• Sound experience in building systems that can protect data using strong encryption/tokenization algorithms
• Minimum 2 years of experience with Jenkins, Hudson, Bamboo, and/or other Continuous Integration tools
• Recent experience with design, implementation of products on cloud and Micro services based eco-systems and Application modernization
• Experience in building products for application monitoring and resiliency
• Experience working with SAML, OAuth2, Active Directory and network protocols
• Experience with implementing data caching and in-memory technologies at scale
• Solid communication skills, ability to collaborate with different teams, highly motivated and demonstrate high level of initiative

Responsibilities

• 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
• Experience in implementing scheduling algorithms using techniques such as priority scheduling, rate momentum scheduling, etc.
• Perform Technology Alternate Assessment, create Proof-of-Concept (as necessary)
• Provides guidance and direction to product teams to ensure compliance with the standards and best practices
• 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 and to understand the causes behind the issues and provide solutions
• Maintain deep hands-on technical knowledge of evaluating trends in modern software development practices. Continuously learn and be at the leading edge of industry trends
• Provide daily support for Cloudnative development activities including, creation and maintenance of automation scripts, build pipelines, cloud integration and evaluation
• Work with team members to design, architect and implement solutions across geographic locations
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Benefits

• Annual bonus based on individual and company performance
• Flexibility to work from home near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices
• Inclusive culture where your individual skills, experience, and voice are not only heard – but valued
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status
• Reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior