API Engineer I: Build AI-Driven Microservices

Synchrony; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Synchrony is seeking an API Engineer I to join a team developing microservice APIs across the full development cycle. You’ll engage in hack-a-thons, partner with universities on innovation events, and collaborate with our Stamford Innovation Station.

You will work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where Spring Boot, REST, and AI play key roles in delivering robust, scalable APIs while contributing to Agile ceremonies and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field; or 2 years of Java development with a high school diploma/GED
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required

Responsibilities

• Participate in a cross-shore development team
• Influence and collaborate to create amazing APIs
• Participate in Agile scrums with cross-functional teams
• Passionate about the latest technologies, open-source projects, and AI
• Leverage AI to develop, enhance, and document APIs and solutions
• Identify ways to increase efficiency and improve system performance
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned

Skills

REST APIs

Java development

Spring Boot

CI/CD

Unit testing

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Bitbucket

Git

CI environments

Job description

Synchrony is seeking an API Engineer I to join a team developing microservice APIs across the full development cycle. You’ll engage in hack-a-thons, partner with universities on innovation events, and collaborate with our Stamford Innovation Station.

You will work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where Spring Boot, REST, and AI play key roles in delivering robust, scalable APIs while contributing to Agile ceremonies and continuous improvement.