AVP, API Engagement Engineer

About the Role

The API Engagement Engineer serves as a strategic advocate for Application & Service development teams across the organization. In this capacity, you will manage multiple teams simultaneously, providing architectural guidance and best practices for REST API development. You will be the source of knowledge for RESTful standards, designing and reviewing API specifications to ensure high-quality, complex multi-service application implementations.

Your mission involves teaching teams to utilize a new suite of API development tools and helping them leverage the API Gateway effectively. You will champion the transition toward Microservice/SOA architectures and assist teams in promoting their APIs to the level of Enterprise & Productize APIs for wide market consumption. This role requires a deep understanding of Synchrony's business domains to drive technology best practices and solve complex challenges.

Our Way of Working

At Synchrony, we pride ourselves on offering choice and flexibility. Our work model allows you the option to work from home near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. While the role is flexible, you will be required to commute to your nearest Hub (virtual or physical) for in-person engagement activities, such as weekly business or team meetings, training, and culture events.

Our Culture & Commitment

When you join us, you become part of an inclusive culture where your individual skills, experience, and voice are not only heard but valued. Together, we are building a future where everyone can belong, connect, and turn ideals into action. More than 50% of our workforce is engaged in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), creating a safe space where community and passion intersect to offer opportunities to learn and grow.

We are proud to have an award-winning culture for all. We ensure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Application & Accommodation

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required for this position; we will not sponsor individuals for employment visas. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job due to a disability, please contact our Career Support Line at 1-866-301-5627 (8am – 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time). We are committed to providing the necessary support to ensure an equitable hiring process.