API Engineer I - Credit

Synchrony; United States; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Synchrony is seeking an API Engineer I to join a cross-functional team developing microservice APIs throughout the development lifecycle. You will collaborate across geographies, participate in Agile scrums, and leverage AI to enhance APIs and documentation.

The role emphasizes modern Java frameworks like Spring/Spring Boot, CI environments, and strong communication within a matrix organization. Hybrid work from home options and office collaboration are supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or HS Diploma/GED with 2 years of Java development experience.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Willingness to travel for business as required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Java development

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Agile collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related

Tools

Spring

Spring Boot

Jira

Bitbucket

Git

CI environments

Unit tests

Integration tests

Job description

Role Summary/Purpose:

As an API Engineer I, you'll be a part of an amazing team working on our microservice APIs throughout the entire development process. You'll participate in hack-a-thons, partner with universities on innovation events, and work with our famed Stamford Innovation Station.

It's the ideal time to come aboard. We're focused on the future, continuing to evolve as a company and help define the financial technology industry. With so much opportunity available, this is where you can make your mark.

Essential Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related degree OR, in lieu of degree, High School Diploma/GED with 2 years of experience of Java development.
• Critical Thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills
• Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required

Desired Characteristics:

• Familiarity building and consuming REST web services
• Java development experience
• Familiarity with common Java frameworks like Spring and Spring boot
• Familiarity with Jira and Bitbucket and git
• Familiarity with continuous integration environments
• Familiarity writing unit and integration tests
• Familiarity with JSON, REST and XML based web services
• Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical peers
• Strong cross-functional team player with the ability to work seamlessly across a matrix organization
• Desire to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence clients, team members, management and external groups
• Strong attention to detail in a team environment
• Strong oral and written communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyze, use structured problem-solving and available tools to troubleshoot systems, identify root cause, action plans, impact and resolution options

Grade/Level: 08

The salary range for this position is 75,000.00 - 120,000.00 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.

Our Way of Working :

We're proud to offer you 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. 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.

• *Field Sales and some Commercial team roles may have varied location requirements based upon partner obligations or preferences.

Eligibility Requirements:

• You must be 18 years or older
• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
• You 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.