AVP Integration Engineer – OnePay

Company: Synchrony Financial
Location: Alpharetta
Posted on: February 2, 2026

Job Description:

Job ID: 2600185Job Description:Role Summary/Purpose:Synchrony is seeking a skilled and motivated Integration Engineer to join our integration team dedicated to supporting OnePay, a Synchrony partner serving millions of customers in a new, first-of-its-kind credit card program for Walmart.In this role, you will act as a technical leader within the agile team, contributing hands-on expertise to design, develop, and maintain scalable, reliable integration solutions supporting the OnePay partnership.Working closely with architects, product owners, program managers, and engineers, you will ensure that API performance, security, and interoperability between Synchrony and OnePay systems are optimized. You will help guide technical activities on the team, foster best practices, and collaborate to deliver high-quality integration solutions.This position offers an excellent opportunity to step into a technical leadership role within an agile team environment while deepening your expertise in fintech integrations.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, thrives in agile environments, and wants to grow as a technical leader contributing directly to strategic partnership initiatives like OnePay.Our Way of WorkingWe’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.Essential Responsibilities:Serve as a technical leader within the OnePay Integration Agile team for development, deployment, and support of APIs and partner system interfaces.Lead the team’s efforts in designing and implementing reliable, scalable integration solutions that align with architectural principles and enterprise standards.Drive technical delivery deadlines and ensure high-quality outcomes across all integration projects and releases.Collaborate with product managers, senior architects, and external partners (OnePay) to translate business requirements into well-defined technical tasks.Promote best practices around API development, security, error handling, and performance tuning within the agile team.Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to engineers on the Integration team, facilitating knowledge sharing, skill development, and team growth.Take ownership of continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and championing innovations in integration architectures, tooling, and development processes.Participate in defining and refining CI/CD pipelines, code repository management, and testing automation to enhance delivery velocity and quality.Proactively monitor and address API reliability and availability issues, driving root cause analysis, preventive measures, and operational excellence.Help evolve integration patterns and tools to improve system interoperability and partner collaboration.Document architectural decisions, integration flows, and technical designs to support ongoing team operations and knowledge retention.Contribute actively to Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) to ensure aligned, high-performing teamwork.Perform other duties or special projects as assigned by the AVP, Solution Architect, or Agile leadershipQualifications/Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field AND at least 4 years’ experience across multiple IT areas OR 8 years’ experience across multiple IT areas (in lieu of degree)Proven experience developing, deploying, and supporting RESTful APIs and microservices with Java Spring Boot or equivalent frameworks.Hands-on expertise with testing tools and frameworks such as JUnit, Postman, or JMeter.Familiarity with front-end JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React JS, Angular JS) is advantageous.Practical experience with cloud platforms and PaaS environments like AWS or Pivotal Cloud Foundry.Working knowledge of API management tools such as Apigee or similar platforms.Demonstrated understanding of secure API design principles and scalable, resilient architectures.Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to diverse audiences.Experience working in Agile Scrum or Kanban teams, and comfortable playing a technical leadership role within the team.Ability and flexibility to travel for business as requiredDesired Characteristics:Exposure to fintech or payment systems integration, particularly related to credit card or consumer financing products.Strong problem-solving abilities combined with a proactive and solution-focused mindset.Ability to mentor and uplift the capabilities of peers in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.Familiarity with API gateways and best practices for secure, scalable & reliable API deploymentsCritical thinking, creativity, and a solution-driven mindsetEagerness to stay current on emerging technologies and industry trends relevant to API integrations and cloud solutions.Experience with event-driven architectures and message-based integrations is a plus.Grade/Level: 10 The salary range for this position is 100,000.00 – 170,000.00 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 olderYou must have a high school diploma or equivalentYou must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding processYou 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 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Our Commitment:When you join us, you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where your individual skills, experience, and voice are not only heard – but valued. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect, and turn ideals into action. More than 50% of our workforce is engaged in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where community and passion intersect to offer a safe space to learn and grow. 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We’re proud to have an award-winning culture for all. 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. 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Category:Technology, Keywords:Agile Manager, Location:Alpharetta, GA-30023

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