Synchrony Financial Hiring for API Software Developer Job at Alpharetta, GA Full Time

Job Description:

Role Summary/Purpose:

Billions of transactions and you’ll touch all of them if you join our IT team as API Software Development Engineer. 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 you’ll be developing API’s and leading an amazing team of engineers working on our API’s leveraging cloud technologies.

It’s the ideal time to come aboard – we’re focused on the future, continuing to evolve a company and help define the financial technology industry. With so much opportunity available, this is where you can make your mark.

We’re proud to offer you choice and flexibility. You have the option to be remote, and work from home, or come into one of our offices. You may be occasionally requested to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as team meetings, training and culture events.

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

• Value results

• Have tech chops: Software development skills are a must

We’ll depend on you to:

• To work in flexible shift timings and participate in a cross-shore development team

• Influence and collaborate to create amazing API’s

• Coach Junior Engineers and empower them to work efficiently

• Review and Approve code modules using formal approval process

• Participate in Agile scrums with cross-functional teams

• Participate in Agile sprints including story writing, planning, daily standups, backlog grooming sessions and reviews

• Provide on-call support

• Analyze production defects, troubleshoot systems, identify root cause and implement fixes

• Work with third party vendors to develop software and/or integrate their software into our products

• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related degree with modern application development experience or in lieu of degree a minimum of 5+ years in API development using Java.

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Technology and 2+ years in API development using Java.

• Strong Technical Expertise in Mulesoft integration architecture and flows/connector implementation.

• Strong Technical Expertise in Java, Spring Projects – Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Spring Cloud, Git, Maven, REST and SOAP

• Strong Experience in developing microservices with 12-factor app methodology

• Strong Experience with Agile application development and familiarity with tools like JIRA

• Strong Experience with continuous integration environments and using tools like Bitbucket Pipelines

• Strong Experience writing unit and integration tests and familiarity with frameworks like Junit, Mockito, Spring Test

• Strong desire to develop high quality code with ability to review and leverage quality check tools like Sonar, PMD etc.

• Familiarity in designing application using SOLID principles, Java and microservice design patterns

• Familiarity with Cloud Platform like Pivotal Cloud Foundry

For Internal Applicants: Understand the criteria or mandatory skills required for the role, before applying.

• Inform your Manager or HRM before applying for any role on Workday.

• Ensure that your Professional Profile is updated (fields such as Education, Prior experience, Other skills) and it is mandatory to upload your updated resume (Word or PDF format)

• Must not be any corrective action plan (First Formal/Final Formal, PIP)

• Employees who have completed 18 months in the organization and 12 months in current role and level are only eligible.

• Level 8+ employees can apply

Desired Characteristics:

• Desire to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence clients, team members, management and external groups

• Working knowledge in RDBMS

• Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical peers

• Strong cross-functional team player with the ability to work seamlessly across a matrix organization

• Strong attention to detail in a team environment

• Strong oral and written communication, analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to analyze, use structured problem solving and available tools to troubleshoot systems, identify root cause, action plans, impact and resolution options

• Passionate to learn and understand diversified business domains and technologies

• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and frameworks

Grade/Level: 10

The salary range for this position is 65,000.00 – 130,000.00 USD Annual

Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA and Metro NY and some positions are bonus eligible.

Eligibility Requirements:

• 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.

• New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months’ time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 24 months’ time in position before they can post. All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don’t meet the time in position or performance expectations).

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect and turn ideals into action. Through the power of our 8 Diversity Networks+, with more than 60% of our workforce engaged, you’ll find community to connect with an opportunity to go beyond your passions.

This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice:

• Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

• If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1-866-301-5627. Representatives are available from 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time

Job Family Group:

Information Technology