Job Description

:Role Title : AVP, Architecture Services (L10)Company Overview:Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) is a premier consumer financial services company delivering one of the industrys most complete digitally enabled product suites. Our experience, expertise and scale encompass a broad spectrum of industries including digital, health and wellness, retail, telecommunications, home, auto, outdoors, pet and more.We have recently been ranked #2 among Indias Best Companies to Work for 2024, #21 under LinkedIn Top Companies in India list, and received Top 25 BFSI recognition from Great Place To Work India. We have been ranked Top 5 among Indias Best Workplaces in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Top 10 among Indias Best Workplaces for Women in 2022.We offer 100% Work from Home flexibility for all our Functional employees and provide some of the best-in-class Employee Benefits and Programs catering to work-life balance and overall well-being. In addition to this, we also have Regional Engagement Hubs across India and a co-working space in Bangalore.Organizational Overview:Enterprise integration Services team plays pivotal role in connecting different Systems and applications within an organization. This team specializes in designing, implementing, and maintaining integration solutions that enhance business functionality.Enterprise Architecture team EIS play a pivotal role in our Enterprise Architecture Team while working alongside a talented distributed team of architectsassist in driving the transformation of our business-critical department through enabling Synchronys architecture landscape, capturing innovative patterns, improving documentation management, defining strategic software lifecycle management processes and enabling cutting edge implementations.Role Summary/Purpose:Are you passionate about shaping the future of a dynamic and ever-growing financial services enterprise? Are you a visionary with a deep understanding of governance, standards, architectural patterns and enjoy connecting strategy while engaging with technical leadership?Join our team as Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Architect, where you will assist in driving the transformation of our business-critical department through enabling Synchronys architecture landscape, capturing innovative patterns, improving documentation management, defining strategic software lifecycle management processes and enabling cutting edge implementations.This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in our Enterprise Architecture Team while working alongside a talented distributed team of architects. To be successful in this role, a strong demonstration of expertise in general software architecture and a strong drive to produce reference architectures, design patterns and enable various technology ecosystems at a fast pace with appropriate governance all while showcasing the ability to influence are musts.Key Responsibilities:Architect Engagements and Pattern Lifecycle Management:Engage with architects, project managers, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and provide architectural guidance throughout the project lifecycle.Identify and promote reusable patterns and solutions, facilitating faster development cycles and consistent delivery of high-quality software systems.Assist in crafting and maintaining the current & future state architectural processes, along with driving our application modernization and migration roadmaps.Influence and collaborate with solution architects, application architects, software developers, UX designers, product managers, and customer application experts to design amazing apps.Documentation and Communication:Oversee the creation and maintenance of comprehensive architecture documentation, including standard, diagrams, frameworks, and technical specifications.Develop compelling presentations and reports to effectively communicate architectural strategies, roadmaps, and progress to executive stakeholders.Foster a culture of knowledge sharing by establishing and promoting effective communication channels and platforms.Governance and Standards Champion:Develop and enforce robust governance frameworks and best practices to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.Establish and maintain enterprise-wide architectural standards and guidelines, promoting consistency and adherence to industry-leading practices.Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement policies that govern technology decision-making and ensure compliance.Ensure compliance with architecture, security and technology standards set by Synchrony.Drive the adoption and preservation of a Technology Stack.Generate and enable architectural standards for APIs.Software Lifecycle Management:Drive the evaluation and selection of technologies, tools, and platforms to support the software development lifecycle.Collaborate with development teams to establish coding standards, version control processes, and continuous integration/deployment practices.Monitor and evaluate the performance and scalability of software systems, identifying opportunities for optimization and recommending necessary improvements.Continued Transformation:Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in enterprise architecture.Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation within the enterprise architecture practice, promoting a culture of learning and adaptation.Drive the transformation of business-critical departments, aligning technology solutions with strategic business objectives and facilitating digital transformation initiatives.Work with 3rd parties to develop software and/or integrate their software into the company's products.Required Skills/Knowledge:Experience with agile development teams through all phases of the development lifecycleExperience in Cloud Native Application Architecture, Microservices ecosystem, J2EE, Spring Java, and RESTful APIs.Experience with CI/CD using pipeline tools such as Jenkins & Bitbucket.Experience with Cloud Transformations and new technologies and assisting developers as they migrate to new technologies.Experience in presenting and communicating technology frameworks and roadmaps to stakeholders.Proven experience (3+ years) as a solution architect or software engineer leading architectural initiatives.Desired Skills/Knowledge:Experience in mentoring software engineers and/or architects.Familiarity with emerging technologies such as cloud computing, microservices, and artificial intelligence is highly desirable.Certifications (e.g., TOGAF, COBIT, Cloud certifications, SAFe for Architects) a plus.Strong diagramming & modeling skills for communicating technical flows.Excellence in technical communication with technical and non-technical peers/managers.Strong cross-functional team player with the ability to work seamlessly across a matrix organization and partner with global development companies.Experience developing and supporting financial/banking applications and familiarity with regulations.Some expertise in governance frameworks, standards development, and implementation.Proficient in engaging, providing guidance, and driving decision-making.In-depth knowledge of software development lifecycle methodologies and best practices.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.Eligibility Criteria :Bachelors Degree and 4+ years relevant experience in Information Technology, or in lieu of a degree 6+ years relevant experience in information TechnologyWork Timings: 02:00 PM to 11:00 PM (IST)This role qualifies for Enhanced Flexibility and Choice offered in Synchrony India and will require the incumbent to be available between 06:00 AM Eastern Time 11:30 AM Eastern Time (timings are anchored to US Eastern hours and will adjust twice a year locally). This window is for meetings with India and US teams. The remaining hours will be flexible for the employee to choose. Exceptions may apply periodically due to business needs. Please discuss this with the hiring manager for more details.For Internal Applicants:Understand the criteria or mandatory skills required for the role, before applyingInform your manager and HRM before applying for any role on WorkdayEnsure 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)L8 +Employees who have completed 18 months in the organization and 12 months in current role and level are only eligibleL08+ Employees can applyxe2x80x8bGrade/Level: 10Job Family Group: Information Technology

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