AVP, Principal Mobile Software Development Engineer

Synchrony; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an AVP, Principal Mobile Software Development Engineer to lead Android development efforts. This role involves hands-on coding, team mentorship, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality mobile applications. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Android development, a strong leadership background, and a passion for innovation. Join a dynamic team at the forefront of mobile technology and contribute to exciting projects that shape the future of financial applications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of application development experience.
• At least 3 years of Android development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a development team through all phases of the Agile development lifecycle.
• Manage and mentor a team of software developers.
• Ensure compliance with architectural and security standards.

Skills

Android Development

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Jetpack Compose

Kotlin

REST web services

CI/CD

SwiftUI

Swift

UIKit

Job description

AVP, Principal Mobile Software Development Engineer

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Role Summary/Purpose:

The Assistant Vice President, Senior Android Engineer is passionate about working in a hands-on mobile application coding, design, and architecture environment. This role involves leading by example to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery. Deep expertise in Android development and leadership skills are essential. The primary responsibility is to serve as Technical Lead for our MySynchrony team, focusing on Android development for one of our feature teams. This role also offers the opportunity to be part of Synchrony Financial's Innovation Station, a hub for innovation and thought leadership. Learn more about the Innovation Station here: https://gosyf.com/3uf4OXZ.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead a development team through all phases of the Agile development lifecycle.
• Identify and specify features based on business needs.
• Manage and mentor a team of software developers.
• Implement new technologies and facilitate their adoption.
• Develop applications using Jetpack Compose and Kotlin.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including UX designers, product managers, and architects.
• Mentor team members and influence project direction.
• Ensure compliance with architectural, security, and technology standards.
• Contribute to the architectural strategy and technology roadmap.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and lead sprint activities.
• Maintain high code quality through testing and QA processes.
• Analyze production issues, troubleshoot, and implement fixes.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies and industry trends.
• Provide on-call support as needed.
• Identify opportunities for system improvements.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors for software development and integration.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of application development experience.
• At least 3 years of Android development experience using object-oriented design patterns.

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience with REST web services.
• Over 4 years of Android development experience.
• Proficiency with libraries like Coroutines and Jetpack Compose.
• Experience with CI/CD environments.
• Ability to write comprehensive unit, integration, and UI tests.
• Knowledge of the mobile industry.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong team collaboration abilities.
• Experience with financial or banking applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with iOS development tools like SwiftUI, Swift, UIKit.

Additional Information:

The salary range is $110,000 - $185,000 USD annually, with eligibility for bonuses. Compensation depends on experience, skills, and market adjustments in CA, NY Metro, and Seattle.