AVP, Senior Data Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to provide technical leadership for building and enhancing on‑premises data warehouse solutions while accelerating our migration to AWS, including Amazon Redshift. You will be an integral part of an exciting, fast-paced, and constantly changing environment, playing a pivotal role in shaping technology solutions at Synchrony.

In this position, you will partner with information architects, platform architects, data scientists, and product management to design robust solutions. Your day-to-day will involve leading technical teams to ensure data solutions meet business goals, managing relationships with mid-level business partners, and collaborating with Product Owners and Scrum Masters within a Scaled Agile framework. You will also have the opportunity to promote automation, stay current with data engineering trends, and foster Synchrony's values and culture within the team.

Our Way of Working

At Synchrony, we are proud to offer flexibility. Our way of working allows you the option to work from home near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. You will be required to commute to your nearest Hub (either virtual or physical) for in-person engagement activities such as regular business or team meetings, training, and culture events.

Joining Synchrony

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.

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 are proud to have an award-winning culture for all.

Reasonable Accommodation

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job, please let us know. Examples include making changes to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, or using specialized equipment. If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line at 1-866-301-5627 (8am – 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time).

Legal & Eligibility

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required for this position. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future. Additionally, all qualified applicants must be 18 years or older, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and be willing to undergo a drug test, background investigation, and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process. You must also be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.