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Role Summary/Purpose: Millions of cardholders. Billions of transactions. All automated and supported 24/7/365. Who designs and creates the platforms to run all those applications? You, if you join our Tech & Ops team as a Java Development Lead. As a Senior Engineer Cryptography, you'll be in a vital role leading the team with design, architecture and implementing solutions for the products that help our clients/partners manage their finances on the go. Using the latest state of art technology, tools and practices, you'll collaborate with an ever-evolving company that respects both the work you do and the life you lead. 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. Our Way of Working We're proud to offer you choice and 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. Occasionally you may be required to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events. You're the one we're looking for if you: Are comfortable tackling new challenges and ways of working Are ready to learn new technologies and apply them based on project needs Are committed to helping us build technology product(s) that can scale and perform at high speed Have tactical experience building out and engineering high quality software products Are ready to define your career path Are comfortable challenging your peers and leadership team Are committed towards maintaining production systems without much disruption Can prove yourself quickly and decisively We'll depend on you to: Lead the design and architect solutions that meet SYF business requirements to deliver business value by enabling rapid innovation through modern software development practices and product delivery through rapid innovation and continuous integration In-depth knowledge of algorithms related to data encryption/decryption, tokenization/de-tokenization techniques Apply secure data handling practices by leveraging industry-standard security patterns and efficient techniques to ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and protection throughout the product lifecycle. Having experience in software development of systems related to security implementation and protection of data using algorithms related to Elliptical Curve Cryptography, RSA and AES algorithms Design and implement continuous integration and continuous delivery processes to deliver applications to production, fostering a culture of continuous process improvement Experience in implementing scheduling algorithms using techniques such as priority scheduling, rate momentum scheduling, etc., Establish and optimizat continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline secure application delivery, driving a culture of ongoing process enhancement. Conduct Technology Alternate Assessments and develop Proof-of-Concepts to evaluate new approaches and technologies as needed. Provides technical leadership and guidance to product teams, ensuring adherence to security standards and industry best practices. Collaborate closely with Product Management and Platform Engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle, from development and launch to iterative improvement. Work with internal technical teams and external vendors to troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues, delivering effective solutions. Maintain up-to-date, hands-on expertise in modern software development trends, particularly in secure and cloud-native environments. Proactively learn and adopt emerging industry practices to remain at the forefront of technology advancements. Support daily cloud-native development activities, including automation scripting, build pipeline management, and cloud service integration. Partner with geographically distributed team members to design, architect, and implement robust, secure solutions. Perform additional duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor's degree with minimum 5 years of experience in Information Technology OR in lieu of the Bachelor's degree, High School diploma and minimum 8 years of experience in Information Technology and hands-on technical role Minimum 5 years of experience in software development (languages, systems and frameworks such as Spring/Java, Encryption/Tokenization frameworks, ReactJS, RDBMS and NoSQL Databases) Demonstrated expertise in architecting and developing products that safeguard sensitive data using advanced encryption and decryption techniques. Hands-on experience designing and implementing custom tokenization and de-tokenization algorithms ensuring protection of data. Proven expertise in developing secure software systems leveraging cryptographic algorithms such as Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC), RSA, and AES, as well as designing proprietary tokenization solutions. Experience in implementing and optimizing scheduling algorithms, including priority-based and rate-momentum scheduling techniques. Minimum 2 years of experience working on or leading teams performing systems automation and integration (in an agile methodology and/or using lean techniques preferred) Desired Characteristics: Sound experience in building systems that can protect data using strong encryption/tokenization algorithms Minimum 2 years of experience with Jenkins, Hudson, Bamboo, and/or other Continuous Integration tools Recent experience with design, implementation of products on cloud and Micro services based eco-systems and Application modernization Experience in building products for application monitoring and resiliency Experience working with SAML, OAuth2, Active Directory and network protocols Experience with implementing data caching and in-memory technologies at scale Solid communication skills, ability to collaborate with different teams, highly motivated and demonstrate high level of initiative Grade/Level: 11 The salary range for this position is 115,000.00 - 200,000.00 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. 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. This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. 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're proud to have an award-winning culture for all. Reasonable Accommodation Notice: Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at **************. 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