What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP, Solution Architect - Digital Servicing position at Synchrony?
Job Description :
Role Summary / Purpose :
The Vice President, Solution Architect craves working in a hands-on system design and architecture environment and leads by example to make sure time sensitive projects get done on time and to specifications. To be successful in this role, deep expertise in solution architecture using UI, API, and full-stack designs, and the ability to influence and lead multiple teams is crucial.
This VP will lead the development and the production support of our digital servicing applications by creating and developing thoughtful solutions to anticipate bugs and maintain operational excellence, with a particular focus on authentication and authorization as part of the overall solution design.
Essential Responsibilities :
- Influence many agile development teams through all phases of the Agile development life cycle through SAFe.
- Implement new technologies and assist developers as they migrate to new technologies.
- Architect applications across the full stack, experience in Cloud Native Application Architecture, Microservices ecosystem, RESTful APIs, API Gateway, Spring Framework, PCF is must.
- Experience in iOS, Android, Web, React and AWS is desired.
- Design data models to support complex business processes.
- Drive a CI / CD strategy using our Jenkins, Bitbucket, and uDeploy stack.
- Influence and collaborate with software developers, UX designers, product managers, application architects, and customer application experts to create amazing apps.
- Mentor and influence all levels of the team : in this role, you will have the opportunity to influence up and down the chain of command.
- Ensure compliance with architecture, security and technology standards set by Synchrony.
- Assist in crafting and maintaining the future state technology architectural strategy, along with our application modernization and migration roadmap.
- Participate in Agile scrums consisting of cross-functional teams.
- Lead Agile sprints as the technical expert, including sprint planning, daily standups, backlog grooming sessions, and sprint reviews.
- Ensure application code quality through development, test, and QA.
- Participate in addressing root cause analyses, incident reports and provide direction in problem resolution.
- Ability to analyze production defects, troubleshoot systems, identify root cause, and implement fixes.
- Provide 24x7 on-call support periodically throughout the year.
- Identify ways to increase efficiency and improve system performance.
- Work with third party vendors to develop software and / or integrate their software into the company's products.
- Perform other duties and / or special projects as assigned.
Qualifications / Requirements :
Desired Characteristics :
Grade / Level : 12
The salary range for this position is 130,000.00 - 210,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
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.
Our Commitment :
When you join us, you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive culture where your skills, experience, and voice are not only heard—but valued. We celebrate the differences in all of us and believe that our individual, unique perspectives is what makes Synchrony truly a great place to work.
Job Family Group :
Information Technology
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Salary : $130,000 - $210,000
