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
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: 08The 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
Job Family Group:Information Technology
