API Software Development Engineer – Ⅰ, EIS (L08)

Role Title : API Software Development Engineer – Ⅰ, EIS (L08) Company Overview: Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) is a leading consumer financing company that has been at the heart of American commerce and opportunity for nearly a century. Synchrony delivers credit and banking products that empower tens of millions of consumers to improve their financial lives and access what matters most. Leveraging innovative solutions that are shaping the future of retail commerce, Synchrony supports the growth and success of some of the nation’s most respected brands, alongside hundreds of thousands of small and midsize businesses, including health and wellness providers. Committed to excellence in service and culture, Synchrony is proud to be named as #3 as a Great Place to Work® in India and is honored to be ranked the #1 Best Company to Work For® in the U.S. by Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit www.synchrony.com. Organizational Overview: The Enterprise Integration Services team plays a pivotal role in connecting and orchestrating systems and applications across the organization. The team specializes in architecting, designing, implementing, and operating secure, scalable integration solutions (APIs, middleware, authentication, messaging, and file-based integrations) that enable seamless data flow, improve business functionality, and support enterprise modernization initiatives. Middleware is critical application for supplying data to different backend, front-end systems & Synchrony applications.

Summary/Purpose: As an Software Development Engineer I, you’ll be a part of an amazing team working on our micro service, APIs throughout the entire development process leveraging cloud technologies. You’ll participate in hackathons, partner with universities on innovation events. Key Responsibilities : Build Microservices, MFE’s & API’s leveraging cloud technologies with high quality and sound design principles Manage DevOps pipelines for Microservices, MFE’s & API’s 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 Participate in Agile scrums with cross-functional teams Participate in Agile sprints including story writing, planning, daily standups, backlog grooming sessions and reviews Participate in SAFe ceremonies   Provide on-call support Required Skills/Knowledge: Technical Expertise in Java, Spring Projects - Spring Boot, Spring Framework, React JS, Spring Cloud, Git, Maven, REST and SOAP Understanding of Agile application development and familiarity with tools like JIRA Understanding how to write unit, integration and e2e tests using frameworks like Junit, Mockito, Spring Test Understanding of continuous integration environments and using tools like Jenkins Strong desire to develop high quality code with ability to review and leverage quality check tools like Sonar, PMD etc. Ability to quickly learn new technologies and frameworks Ability to analyze, use structured problem solving and available tools to troubleshoot systems, identify root cause, action plans, impact and resolution options Desired Skills/Knowledge : Familiarity in designing application using SOLID principles, Java and microservice design patterns with business acumen Working knowledge in RDBMS Ability to analyze, use structured problem solving and available tools to troubleshoot systems, identify root cause, action plans, impact and resolution options Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s Degree with 1-2 years of experience in Technology, or in lieu of degree 3-4 years of experience in Technology. Work Timings:  2:00 PM to 11:00 PM IST This role qualifies for Enhanced Flexibility offered in Synchrony India and will require the incumbent to be available between 06:00 AM Eastern Time – 11:30 AM Eastern Time