Web Engineer II - Apply & Buy Digital Apps (L09)

Job Description:

Role Title: Web Engineer II - Apply & Buy Digital Apps (L09)

Company Overview:

Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) is a premier consumer financial services company delivering one of the industry’s 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 India’s Best Companies to Work for by Great Place to Work. We were among the Top 50 India’s Best Workplaces in Building a Culture of Innovation by All by GPTW and Top 25 among Best Workplaces in BFSI by GPTW. We have also been recognized by AmbitionBox Employee Choice Awards among the Top 20 Mid-Sized Companies, ranked #3 among Top Rated Companies for Women, and Top-Rated Financial Services Companies.

• We provide best-in-class employee benefits and programs that cater to work-life integration and overall well-being.

• We provide career advancement and upskilling opportunities, for all to take up leadership roles.

Organization Overview

Synchrony's Engineering Team is a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to driving technological excellence. As a member of this Team, you'll play a pivotal role in designing and developing cutting-edge tech stack and solutions that redefine industry standards.

 The Credit Card that we use every day to purchase our essentials and later settle the bills - A simple process that we all are used to on a day-to-day basis. Now, consider the vast complexity hidden behind this seemingly simple process, operating tirelessly for millions of cardholders. The sheer volume of data processed is mind-boggling. Fortunately, advanced technology stands ready to automate and manage this constant torrent of information, ensuring smooth transactions around the clock, 365 days a year.

Our collaborative environment encourages creative problem-solving and fosters career growth. Join us to work on diverse projects, from fintech to data analytics, and contribute to shaping the future of technology. If you're passionate about engineering and innovation, Synchrony's Engineering Team is the place to be.

Role Summary/Purpose:

Front End Engineer II will be responsible for development and support of Web based digital applications and delivering high-quality solutions. The ideal candidate would be part of a major technology transformation team responsible for moving towards cloud platform in micro services architecture using modern front end technologies and frameworks such as micro-front ends, React JS, responsive design etc leveraging latest AI tools and capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Build new web solutions/platforms and enhancements, working closely with requirements analysts, testers, and the customer in an agile development practice

• Develop functional and technical specifications from business requirements

• Responsible for the development of mission critical web applications / services

• Help create project estimates and plans. Represent engineering team in project meetings and solution discussions

• Ensure application quality and adherence to performance requirements

• Responsible for documentation, code reuse, re-factoring and design patterns standards compliance

• Ensure of internally developed applications are built with high standards of availability, scalability, and extensibility

• Work closely with an experienced staff comprising both Synchrony resources and vendor technical engineers

• Help define measurable goals for the team

• Communicate the status of build projects and other initiatives to stakeholders and leadership

• Keep abreast of emerging technologies while maintaining proficiency in existing technologies

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent practical experience) with 2+ years of modern web application development experience or in lieu of a degree 4+ years of modern web application development experience

• 2+ years of hands-on experience building user-facing applications using React JS (including hooks, component design, state management, routing).

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript (preferred), HTML5, and CSS3 (responsive design, accessibility fundamentals).

• Knowledge on state management strategy for enterprise platform/micro front ends that optimize network efficiency and performance.

• Experience integrating front-end applications with RESTful APIs; basic understanding of authentication/authorization flows (e.g., OAuth/JWT).

• Familiarity with testing practices and tools such as Jest, React Testing Library, and/or Cypress (preferred).

• Exposure to Micro-Frontends is a plus.

• Exposure to AWS and cloud-hosted web apps is an added advantage.

• Ability to work with or understand CI/CD tools and version control workflows (Git, branching, pull requests).

• Basic understanding of SQL/NoSQL concepts is a plus.

• Good understanding of SDLC processes (Agile) and release practices.

Desired Skills/Knowledge:

• Willingness to work flexible shift timings/on-call as needed to respond to critical issues.

• Strong verbal and written communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent practical experience) with 2+ years of modern web application development experience or in lieu of a degree 4+ years of modern web application development experience

Work Timings:2:00 PM - 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 applying

• Inform your manager and 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, LPP)

• L4 to L7 Employees who have completed 12 months in the organization and 12 months in their current role and level are only eligible.

• L8+ Employees who have completed 18 months in the organization and 12 months in their current role and level are only eligible.

• L04+ Employees can apply.

Grade/Level: 09

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