VP, Solution Architecture Manager – APIs Job at Synchrony Financial in New York
Synchrony Financial, New York, NY, United States
VP, Solution Architecture Manager – APIs, Synchrony Financial • New York, New York, United States
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Vice President, Solution Architecture Manager – APIs to lead as the Train Architect for the API Shared Services Agile Release Train (ART). In this critical role, you will deliver scalable, secure, and reusable API architectures for partner and internal API implementations, own Synchrony’s API Gateway (Apigee) and Developer Portal, shape developer experience, and champion the API Center of Excellence.
Core Responsibilities
Train Architect Leadership – Lead the API Shared Services Agile Release Train (ART) as Train Architect, ensuring architectural integrity, alignment, and delivery of API solutions.
Collaboration with ART Teams – Work closely with dependent teams and other ARTs to support timely, predictable program deliveries.
API Architecture and Strategy – Define and deliver scalable, secure, high‑performing API architectures for internal and external partner integrations.
API Lifecycle Management – Oversee design, development, deployment, versioning, monitoring, and retirement of APIs.
API Gateway & Developer Portal Ownership – Serve as application owner for Apigee and the Developer Portal, drive platform enhancements, governance, and performance.
API Tooling and Developer Enablement – Lead adoption of tools such as Postman Enterprise and SmartBear API Hub, ensuring workflows and usage across the enterprise.
API Center of Excellence (CoE) Evolution – Build and scale a centralized CoE that provides governance, standards, training, and advisory services.
Team Management and Leadership – Manage and mentor API Engagement Engineers and consultants, set objectives and foster a culture of excellence.
Stakeholder Engagement – Partner with business leaders, product managers, security, compliance, and infrastructure teams to meet organizational standards.
Governance and Security – Define and enforce API governance, security policies, and compliance standards, collaborating with security and risk teams.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related engineering field.
Master’s degree in Business Administration/Management or similar advanced degree is highly preferred.
8+ years of experience in API/middleware architecture, design, and implementation.
Proven leadership experience managing technical teams, designing solutions, and architecting within an Agile Release Train.
Hands‑on experience with and operational ownership of Apigee API Gateway.
Deep expertise with API design standards (REST, OpenAPI/Swagger, GraphQL) and API security (OAuth, JWT).
Strong knowledge of API developer tools including Postman Enterprise and SmartBear API Hub.
Experience building and scaling an API Center of Excellence or similar enablement organization.
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and the SAFe framework.
Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder‑management skills.
Experience in financial services or regulated industries is a must.
Eligibility and Compensation
Grade/Level: 13. Salary range: $155,000 – $260,000 USD annual, with eligibility for an annual bonus based on performance. (Other compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.)
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 provide fingerprints as part of the onboarding process. You must satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
We are an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or age. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this opening. Reasonable accommodation notice is available upon request.
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In Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced Vice President, Solution Architecture Manager – APIs . The role will lead as the Train Architect for the API Shared Services Agile Release Train (ART) In this critical role, you will deliver scalable, secure, high-performing API architectures for partner and internal API implementations .
En Español: VP, Solution Architecture Manager APIs, Synchrony Financial • Nueva York, New York, Estados Unidos Revisión de la posición Buscamos a un vicepresidente altamente experimentado, Managingador de Arquitectura de Soluciones API para liderar como el arquitecto del tren para el Tren Agile Release Train (ART) de los servicios compartidos API. En este papel crítico, entregará arquitecturas API escalables, seguras y reutilizables para implementaciones de APIs asociadas e internas. Colaborará con Equipos Synchronys API Gateway (Apigee) y Portal del Desarrollador, formará la experiencia del desarrollador y defenderá el Centro de Excelencia de API. Responsabilidades Corazones Entrenamiento Arquitecto Liderazgo Liderar el entrenamiento de liberación ágil de servicios compartidos API (ART) como arquitecto de lanzamiento, asegurando la integridad arquitectónica, alineación y entrega de soluciones API. Colaboración con equipos dependientes TEAMES DE LA DECLACTIÓN ARTICULTURAS CONTRACCIONARES TEMPORABLE PRODUCTURAIONALES Diseñar y mejorar los estándares básicos de seguridad y gestión de las empresas Dirección a nivel interno o externo. Requisitos de elegibilidad: Usted debe tener 18 años o más. Debe tener un diploma de escuela secundaria u equivalente. Deberá estar dispuesto a tomar una prueba de drogas, someterse a una investigación de antecedentes y proporcionar huellas dactilares como parte del proceso de incorporación. Tiene que satisfacer los requisitos de la Sección 19 de la Ley Federal de Seguros de Depósitos. Somos un empleador de igualdad de oportunidades. Todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán consideración para el empleo sin importar raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, discapacidad nacional, estatus veterano o edad futura. No patrocinaremos visas de trabajo, ni ahora, en este anuncio de apertura, para las personas.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Vice President, Solution Architecture Manager – APIs to lead as the Train Architect for the API Shared Services Agile Release Train (ART). In this critical role, you will deliver scalable, secure, and reusable API architectures for partner and internal API implementations, own Synchrony’s API Gateway (Apigee) and Developer Portal, shape developer experience, and champion the API Center of Excellence.
Core Responsibilities
Train Architect Leadership – Lead the API Shared Services Agile Release Train (ART) as Train Architect, ensuring architectural integrity, alignment, and delivery of API solutions.
Collaboration with ART Teams – Work closely with dependent teams and other ARTs to support timely, predictable program deliveries.
API Architecture and Strategy – Define and deliver scalable, secure, high‑performing API architectures for internal and external partner integrations.
API Lifecycle Management – Oversee design, development, deployment, versioning, monitoring, and retirement of APIs.
API Gateway & Developer Portal Ownership – Serve as application owner for Apigee and the Developer Portal, drive platform enhancements, governance, and performance.
API Tooling and Developer Enablement – Lead adoption of tools such as Postman Enterprise and SmartBear API Hub, ensuring workflows and usage across the enterprise.
API Center of Excellence (CoE) Evolution – Build and scale a centralized CoE that provides governance, standards, training, and advisory services.
Team Management and Leadership – Manage and mentor API Engagement Engineers and consultants, set objectives and foster a culture of excellence.
Stakeholder Engagement – Partner with business leaders, product managers, security, compliance, and infrastructure teams to meet organizational standards.
Governance and Security – Define and enforce API governance, security policies, and compliance standards, collaborating with security and risk teams.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related engineering field.
Master’s degree in Business Administration/Management or similar advanced degree is highly preferred.
8+ years of experience in API/middleware architecture, design, and implementation.
Proven leadership experience managing technical teams, designing solutions, and architecting within an Agile Release Train.
Hands‑on experience with and operational ownership of Apigee API Gateway.
Deep expertise with API design standards (REST, OpenAPI/Swagger, GraphQL) and API security (OAuth, JWT).
Strong knowledge of API developer tools including Postman Enterprise and SmartBear API Hub.
Experience building and scaling an API Center of Excellence or similar enablement organization.
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and the SAFe framework.
Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder‑management skills.
Experience in financial services or regulated industries is a must.
Eligibility and Compensation
Grade/Level: 13. Salary range: $155,000 – $260,000 USD annual, with eligibility for an annual bonus based on performance. (Other compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.)
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 provide fingerprints as part of the onboarding process. You must satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
We are an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or age. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this opening. Reasonable accommodation notice is available upon request.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
In Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced Vice President, Solution Architecture Manager – APIs . The role will lead as the Train Architect for the API Shared Services Agile Release Train (ART) In this critical role, you will deliver scalable, secure, high-performing API architectures for partner and internal API implementations .
En Español: VP, Solution Architecture Manager APIs, Synchrony Financial • Nueva York, New York, Estados Unidos Revisión de la posición Buscamos a un vicepresidente altamente experimentado, Managingador de Arquitectura de Soluciones API para liderar como el arquitecto del tren para el Tren Agile Release Train (ART) de los servicios compartidos API. En este papel crítico, entregará arquitecturas API escalables, seguras y reutilizables para implementaciones de APIs asociadas e internas. Colaborará con Equipos Synchronys API Gateway (Apigee) y Portal del Desarrollador, formará la experiencia del desarrollador y defenderá el Centro de Excelencia de API. Responsabilidades Corazones Entrenamiento Arquitecto Liderazgo Liderar el entrenamiento de liberación ágil de servicios compartidos API (ART) como arquitecto de lanzamiento, asegurando la integridad arquitectónica, alineación y entrega de soluciones API. Colaboración con equipos dependientes TEAMES DE LA DECLACTIÓN ARTICULTURAS CONTRACCIONARES TEMPORABLE PRODUCTURAIONALES Diseñar y mejorar los estándares básicos de seguridad y gestión de las empresas Dirección a nivel interno o externo. Requisitos de elegibilidad: Usted debe tener 18 años o más. Debe tener un diploma de escuela secundaria u equivalente. Deberá estar dispuesto a tomar una prueba de drogas, someterse a una investigación de antecedentes y proporcionar huellas dactilares como parte del proceso de incorporación. Tiene que satisfacer los requisitos de la Sección 19 de la Ley Federal de Seguros de Depósitos. Somos un empleador de igualdad de oportunidades. Todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán consideración para el empleo sin importar raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, discapacidad nacional, estatus veterano o edad futura. No patrocinaremos visas de trabajo, ni ahora, en este anuncio de apertura, para las personas.