Synchrony Financial Hiring for AVP, Quality Engineering Architect at Alpharetta, GA Full Time

Job Description:

Role Summary/Purpose:

The AVP, Quality Engineering Architect is a technical specialist who creates automation environments and code for repeated tests on several of Synchrony’s client-facing platforms, ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions on those platforms. The ideal candidate will work with Product owners, developers, and architects to come up with technical solution for the next generation automated testing capabilities to ensure product quality within the realms of agile environment.

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.

Essential Responsibilities:

• QE Architect will have complete ownership for preparing test automation solution, designing automation frameworks and lead the implementation of test strategy, test plans & test execution of the product..
• Recommends new tools, techniques and methodologies needed to enhance productivity and quality.
• Lead teams in building/enhancing test automation solutions working closely with product roadmap and stories, developers, and the customer in an agile development practice
• Participate in full testing life cycle, including agile ceremonies, test case identification/development, development of test automation framework, functional testing, and user acceptance testing.
• Help create test estimates and plans. Represent testing team in project meetings and solution discussions
• Ensure high standards of availability, scalability, and extensibility of internally developed test automation assets and frameworks
• Work closely with an experienced staff comprising both Synchrony resources and/or 3rd party contractors
• Communicate the status of testing status and initiatives to stakeholders and leadership
• Keep abreast of emerging testing technologies and techniques while maintaining proficiency in existing technologies

• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field, with a minimum of 7 years of experience in Information Technology; OR 2) In lieu of the bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 9 years of experience in Information Technology
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Engineering processes and automation
• Experience in GUI, API/Webservices/Database automated testing
• Minimum 5 years of experience in preparing automation framework with parallel execution (either on-prem or cloud) with various test types, integrated with CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Selenium based automation and its eco-system (TestNG/Junit, Maven/Gradle, Cross-browser test etc.)

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience in testing applications using microservices architecture and cloud-based technologies.
• Experience in Agile application development methodology; BDD experience would be a plus.
• Experience preparing POCs for latest testing tools and trends and getting that implemented.
• Experience in Service Virtualization, TDM, Containerization and cloud technologies.
• Ability to achieve results in a cross-functional matrix organization involving multiple technologies, personnel, and processes
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Knowledge on Java and OOPS concepts.

Grade/Level: 11

The salary range for this position is 85,000.00 – 170,000.00 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