SVP, Integration Engineering

Synchrony • Charlotte, NC

112d • $200,000 - $330,000 • Remote

About The Position

The SVP, Integration Engineering role is responsible for engineering strategy, architecture and delivery of new client introductions, M&A activities, and SYF Ventures. This leader will report to the SVP, Partner and Product Engineering (currently open) and will partner closely with the Business Strategy and Development organization to align engineering strategy with new opportunities. This leader is empowered to make technical and architecture decisions while meeting with new potential clients, and must have a strong knowledge of Synchrony systems and relationships with all agile teams/trains to drive change. Our Way of Working We're proud to offer you choice and flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home, near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally you may be required to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline or equivalent with a minimum of 10 years of Technology/Engineering experience; OR in lieu of the Bachelor's degree, a minimum of 12 years of experience in Technology/Engineering
• Minimum 8 years' experience in financial services/banking, with a focus on architecting and designing comprehensive solutions in collaboration with internal teams and/or external partners
• Minimum 7 years' experience leading teams with a focus on mentoring, coaching, and influencing team members at all levels to foster professional growth and high performance
• Minimum of 5 years' experience leading a strategy and execution of critical engineering initiatives that advance the company's technology roadmap

Nice To Haves

• Proven track record of partner integration experience
• Experience in Scaled Agile Delivery methodologies
• Ability to link technical decisions with business outcomes
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communications skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to solve unique and complex problems that have broad business impact and align with organizational goals

Responsibilities

• Create and drive engineering strategy and delivery of new client introductions, M&A activities, and SYF Ventures
• Partner with BS&D organization to make sure engineering strategies are aligned to business opportunities
• Lead direct engineering teams in the support of the Integration efforts
• Architect solutions to enable new client, M&A, and ventures efforts
• Represent Engineering organization in client prospect discussions
• Ensure integration designs are scalable, secure, and reusable
• Responsible for all direct integrations with partners through our API gateway
• Drive the technical strategy for the Synchrony developer portal to enable easy integration for our partners
• Responsible for operational duties of our API gateway including 24x7 on call support and accountability for strict SLA's
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Plan target of 25% of salary
• Annual Equity target of 25% of salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree