AVP, Solution Architect

Synchrony•Orlando, FL

4d•$115,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The AVP, Solution Architect is responsible for leading solution design and applying core architecture principles to deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable systems. This role owns the architecture and technical direction for one or more applications or services and provides day-to-day leadership for one to two Agile teams. The AVP, Solution Architect brings a balanced blend of technical depth and business acumen, partnering with business stakeholders to shape the product vision, prioritize initiatives, and ensure outcomes align to business value. The role collaborates closely with Enterprise Architects to develop end-to-end solution approaches, ensure alignment with enterprise standards, and contribute to strategic technology direction. This leader owns key technical decisions, evaluates impacts across systems and teams, and drives delivery of high-quality solutions through effective governance, coaching, and hands-on engagement. The role promotes an inclusive, high-performing team culture and ensures consistent execution of Agile practices. A deep understanding of business processes is essential to create a cohesive product vision and translate requirements into pragmatic, effective designs. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and process skills are required to explain complex technical concepts clearly and enable teams to make informed decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of experience in one or more IT disciplines, or in lieu of a degree, High School Diploma/GED with 9+ years of professional application development experience.
7+ years of full-stack development experience using Spring and other Java/JEE technologies, including APIs, microservices, micro frontends, and modern UI frameworks/technologies.
5+ years of experience in application architecture and design, with strong command of relevant design patterns, processes, and tools.
Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required
You must be 18 years or older
You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
You 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

Strong working knowledge of the fintech landscape, with a focus on consumer financing products and processes.
Proven, hands-on experience designing and delivering service-oriented architectures (SOA)and distributed systems.
Demonstrated expertise working in Agile delivery models (e.g., Scrum/Kanban) and leading teams through iterative delivery.
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and creative solutioning skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and trade-offs.
Experience with dependency/build management tools such as Maven or Gradle.
Experience working with CI/CD and continuous integration environments such as Jenkins.
Hands-on experience building, deploying, and operating applications in the cloud (e.g., AWS/Azure/GCP), including automation and monitoring considerations.
Experience creating and maintaining API contracts using OpenAPI/Swagger specifications.
Working knowledge of API gateways and API management concepts (e.g., routing, security, throttling, analytics).
Expertise in mobile solution architecture, including native mobile and mobile web experiences, with an understanding of performance, security, and UX considerations.

Responsibilities

Architect, build, and integrate information systems that meet defined business needs, including the selection and integration of appropriate software, hardware, and services for internal and/or external clients.
Organize and guide the overall development effort across the SDLC.
Translate product and architecture vision into actionable technical direction, providing hands-on guidance to designers and developers to build the prescribed solution.
Evaluate and select the most suitable technologies for each problem, balancing architectural standards, delivery timelines, cost, risk, and business outcomes.
Apply technology to solve business problems and deliver measurable value.
Define the target framework, platform, and technology stack for the solution.
Design the application’s structure and user experience, including components, interfaces, and interaction patterns.
Ensure scalability, reliability, maintainability, and supportability for future growth.
Assess third-party frameworks/platforms, documenting benefits, limitations, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Oversee programming, integration, and testing across software systems and associated devices/services, ensuring end-to-end quality, security, and performance.
Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned