Synchrony Financial Looking for VP, Solution Architect (L12) at Hyderabad, Telangana Full Time

Job Description:
Role Summary/Purpose:
The VP, Solution Architecture Manager is responsible for the technical stewardship of multiple software development projects or programs. This experienced architect possesses the skills to make prompt decisions, lead a team of developers, manage deadlines and other technical challenges. The Solution Architecture Manager must have a balanced mix of technical and business skills and often works with enterprise architects for strategic direction.

As part of the Test Data Management Program (TDMP) we are working to deliver real-time test data to downstream automated testing processes. We strive to provide secure and compliant real-time test data in support of segregated and end-to-end testing on the DevOps Pipeline (Unit, Functional, Security, Acceptance and Performance Testing) using a self-service model where anyone, anywhere can request, reset, archive or share copies of test data in order to maximize test coverage and shift left on the quality spectrum.

The VP, Solution Architecture Manager needs significant people and process skills, with an ability to communicate complex ideas and issues in simple terms to project teams, external clients, and senior leadership. Deep domain expertise with understanding the business processes, to create a cohesive vision of the products and services.

This position is remote, where you have the option to work from home. On occasion we may request for you to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as team meetings, training and culture events. To ensure the safety of our colleagues and communities, we require employees who come together in-person to be fully vaccinated. We’re proud to offer you choice and flexibility.

Essential Responsibilities:
Build and integrate information and computer systems that meet specific needs, typically involving integration of the software and hardware that best meets the purpose defined by an internal or external client.

Become involved in a project early, when analysts start developing requirements, and then remain involved until completion.

Develop the TDMP product roadmap, act as an application owner overseeing the Run support team.

Examine the current systems architecture, and work with business and technical staff to recommend solutions that result in more effective systems.

Mentor and may even manage a team of solution architects.

Organize the development effort and often provide motivation and guidance to the entire development team during the SDLC. The VP, Solution Architect ensures the execution of the vision that underlies the solution.

Select the most appropriate technology for a problem, and balance architectural concerns of the project with the business considerations of the enterprise.

Act as the Lead Solution Architect in business initiatives, responsible for defining:

How technology can be used to solve a given business problem?

Which framework, platform, or tech-stack that can be used to create a solution? Which patterns, methods and tools will be most effective and productive?

How the application will look and feel, what the components will be, and how they interact with each other?

How things will scale for the future and how they will be maintained?

Figuring out the advantages and risks in third-party frameworks/platforms?

Oversight of the programming, integration, and testing of software systems and associated devices.

Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum 10+ years of experience in multiple IT areas, or in lieu of degree, minimum 12+ years of application development experience

Minimum of 9 years of full stack development using Spring, other JEE technologies, API, microservices, AbInitio and UI technologies and frameworks

Minimum 7 years of experience in application architecture and design, with a strong hold on associated patterns, processes and tools.

Minimum 5 years of experience managing people and processes in solution architecture

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 10+ employees are eligible to apply

Desired Characteristics:
Strong working knowledge of fintech Industry as it relates to consumer financing

Deep experience in service-oriented architecture

Deep Agile and Automated Testing frameworks expertise

Critical thinking and creativity

Experience building and deploying application on Cloud platforms

Working knowledge of API gateways

Expertise in mobile solutions including native and mobile web

Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks like Zachman or TOGAF

Grade/Level: 12

Job Family Group:
Information Technology