AVP, Front-End Engineering Lead

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Qualifications
Have passion: Love tinkering with new software/hardware, working in open source, or are involved in the engineering community?
Have common sense: Building is important, but do you think through designs to ensure they’re the best solutions first?
Are slightly obsessed with solution design: Do you focus on failure scenarios, performance, data integrity, security…all the good stuff?
Learn quickly and adapt to innovative technology: Let’s face it – technology changes by the minute
Have tech chops: You need to be ready to get into the weeds on complex technology solutions
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years in full stack development with a strong focus on JavaScript (ReactJS in particular) OR, in lieu of degree, High School Diploma/GED with 7 years of experience in the same
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 1+ of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act
New hires (Level 4-7) must have + months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles
Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 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
Benefits
At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home, near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices
The salary range for this position is +5,000.00 - 160,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance
Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge
Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities
Responsibilities
You’ll work within multi-disciplinary teams to deliver on business goals. This person will be responsible for both the development of people and the overall success of deliveries including analysis and design, development, deployment, optimization, and day to day operations. The role can be broken down into the following key aspects: 
Coach: You are a mentor to your engineering team, taking every opportunity to up-skill our developers 
Occasionally you may be required to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events
Think like a customer: Central to our products is our understanding of our customers’ needs and requirements
Lead development teams through all phases of the Agile development life cycle
Coach & mentor junior talent
Influence and collaborate with software developers, UX designers, product managers, application architects, and customer application experts to create amazing apps
Ensure compliance with architecture, security and technology standards set by Synchrony
Participate in addressing root cause analyses, incident reports and provide direction in problem resolution
Ability to analyze production defects, troubleshoot systems, identify root cause, and implement fixes
Provide 24x7 on-call support periodically throughout the year
Identify ways to increase efficiency and improve system performance
Work with third party vendors to develop software and/or integrate their software into Synchrony’s products
Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned
Job description
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Job Description

Role Summary/Purpose:

Billions of transactions—and you’ll touch all of them if you join our IT team as a Front-End Engineering Lead. 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.

You’ll work within multi-disciplinary teams to deliver on business goals. This person will be responsible for both the development of people and the overall success of deliveries including analysis and design, development, deployment, optimization, and day to day operations. The role can be broken down into the following key aspects: 

Coach: You are a mentor to your engineering team, taking every opportunity to up-skill our developers 

Quality control: You have battle-tested JavaScript knowledge and can dive deep into the code to provide thoughtful feedback and ensure the highest quality. 

It’s the ideal time to come aboard — we’re focused on the future as we continue to evolve as a company. With so many opportunities available, this is where you can make your mark and help define the FinTech industry.

Our Way of Working

We’re proud to offer you choice and flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home, near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally you may be required to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events.

You are the right candidate if you…
• Have passion: Love tinkering with new software/hardware, working in open source, or are involved in the engineering community?
• Have common sense: Building is important, but do you think through designs to ensure they’re the best solutions first?
• Are slightly obsessed with solution design: Do you focus on failure scenarios, performance, data integrity, security…all the good stuff?
• Learn quickly and adapt to innovative technology: Let’s face it – technology changes by the minute. Are you able to quickly adapt and learn to be productive with new languages, operating systems, and tools?
• Think like a customer: Central to our products is our understanding of our customers’ needs and requirements. Do you consider UX in your decision making, and think like a customer?
• Have tech chops: You need to be ready to get into the weeds on complex technology solutions.

Essential Responsibilities
• Lead development teams through all phases of the Agile development life cycle
• Coach & mentor junior talent
• Influence and collaborate with software developers, UX designers, product managers, application architects, and customer application experts to create amazing apps
• Ensure compliance with architecture, security and technology standards set by Synchrony
• Participate in addressing root cause analyses, incident reports and provide direction in problem resolution
• Ability to analyze production defects, troubleshoot systems, identify root cause, and implement fixes
• Provide 24x7 on-call support periodically throughout the year
• Identify ways to increase efficiency and improve system performance
• Work with third party vendors to develop software and/or integrate their software into Synchrony’s products
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years in full stack development with a strong focus on JavaScript (ReactJS in particular) OR, in lieu of degree, High School Diploma/GED with 7 years of experience in the same.

Desired Characteristics
• Knowledge of industry-wide technology trends and best practices 
• Ability to work in large, collaborative teams to achieve organizational goals 
• Advanced knowledge of application, data, and infrastructure architecture disciplines 
• Proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Redux, Styled-Components, & RTL
• Live and breathe testing 
• Extremely self-driven and can work autonomously 
• A desire to be in the FinTech space 
• Good to Have Cypress e2e Implementation.
• Good to Have understand Accessibility, Analytics Implementation.

Grade/Level: 10

The salary range for this position is +5,000.00 - 160,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.

Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.

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 1+ of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
• New hires (Level 4-7) must have + 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 18 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, ****** 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 age, race, color, religion, gender, ****** 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

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