AVP, Principal Mobile Engineer - MySynchrony
Chicago, IL
Overview
- Location: Chicago, Illinois; Stamford, Connecticut
- Salary: 115,000.00 - 200,000.00 USD Annual
About Us
Synchrony is more than a financial services company, we’re a team of passionate innovators committed to delivering best-in-class solutions that support millions of customers across the U.S. With a bold focus on technology, data, and digital innovation, we create meaningful experiences that simplify lives and enable financial wellness.
When you join Synchrony, you become part of an inclusive culture where your voice matters, your growth is championed, and your work drives impactful results.
Job Description
- Job ID
- 2601074
- Category
- Technology
- Date posted
- 04/17/2026
Role Summary/Purpose :
The Assistant Vice President, PrincipalMobileSoftware DevelopmentEngineer craves working in a hands-on mobile environment and leads by example to make sure projectsare delivered ontime and to specification. To be successful in this role, you will need deepexpertisein iOSor Androiddevelopment, as well as a strong understanding of the entiretechnology stacktop to bottom. This dynamic and collaborative rolewill bepart of the Synchrony’sMobile App Engineering team.
This AVP will lead thedevelopment andrelease process of theMobile software and SDKsfor Synchronyanditsclients by developing thoughtful solutions toanticipatebugs,maintainoperational excellence, deliver a quality product efficientlyand provide production support.In short, you would be one of our Mobile Applicationexperts.
You are the right candidate if you…
Have passion:Areyou passionate about mobile software development, ensuring best practices,strivingthe highest quality code?
Are obsessed withgreatcode: Do you write elegant, testable, performant code that is robust,scalableand resilient?
Are a leader: This AVP will leadcross functionalteamsto deliver cutting edgefeatures to our clients.Are you up for the challenge?
Learn quickly and adapt tonew technology: Are you able to quickly adapt and learn to be productive with newframeworks,tools, processes, and products?
Think like auser: Central to our products istheunderstanding of ouruser’sneeds and requirements.Do you consideruser experiencein your decision making and think like auser?
Have tech chops: Boasting amobile SDKdevelopment background isa must.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Lead a development team through all phases of the Agile development life cycle
- Identifyand provide technical details for featuresidentifiedby business product owners
- Manage a team of software developers
- Implementnew technologiesandassistdevelopers as they migrate tonew technologies
- Providestrongtechnical leadership for the team developingiOS applicationsusingSwiftUI/Swift/UIKitandAndroidapplications using Kotlin/Jetpack Compose
- Influence and collaborate with software developers, UX designers, product managers, application architects, and customer application experts to create amazing apps
- Mentor and influence all levels of the team: in this role, you will have the opportunity to influence up and down the chain of command
- Ensure compliance with architecture, security and technology standards set by Synchrony Financial
- Assistin crafting andmaintainingthe future state technology architectural strategy and roadmap
- Participate in Agile scrums consisting of cross-functional teams
- Lead Agile sprints as technical expert, including sprint planning, daily standups, backlog grooming sessions, and sprint reviews
- Ensure application code quality through development, test, and QA
- Participate in addressing root cause analyses, incident reports and provide direction in problem resolution
- Ability to analyze production defects, troubleshoot systems,identifyroot cause, and implement fixes
- Provide use cases for AI to enhanceourdeveloper workflows
- Passionate about the latest technologies, open-sourceprojectsandlanguages;
- Provide 24x7 on-call support periodically throughout the year
- Identifyways to increase efficiency and improve system performance
- Work with third party vendors to develop software and/or integrate their software into the company's products
- Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of experience with software engineering OR, in lieu of degree, High School Diploma/GED 6 years of experience with software engineering.
- Mobile Application Development experience with object-oriented design and development patternsfor iOS and Android platforms
- Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required
Desired Characteristics:
- System level understanding of the productsyou’veworked on
- Experience with libraryand/orframeworkdistribution
- Experience with continuousdevelopment andintegration environments
- Experience writing unitand integration tests
- Experience withJava, Kotlin and Jetpack Compose
- Experience with advancedSwiftUIprinciples
- Familiarity with JSON, REST and XML based web services
- Working knowledge of the overall mobile industry including Android and mobile web
- Excellence in technical communication with technical and non-technical peers, including external partners
- Desire to work in a dynamic fast paced environment
- Experience developing and supporting financialapplications
- Excellent 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 andproblem-solvingskills
- Ability to analyze, use structured problem solving and available tools to troubleshoot systems,identifyroot cause,createaction plans,and analyzeimpact
- Experiencewith writing scripts and automation
- Experience leading cross functionalengineeringteams
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.
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.
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 1-866-301-5627. Representatives are available from 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time
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Investing in You
Our benefits and rewards reflect our culture and our values. We listen closely to our employees and continuously evolve how we support them. Putting people first means empowering you to bring your best self to work every day.
Whether you’re joining us to explore new opportunities, grow your financial security, enjoy greater flexibility, or all of the above, we’re committed to helping you achieve your unique ambitions.
Retirement Plan
Secure your future with plans that also include an employer match.
Work - Life Harmony
We believe work should complement your life, not compete with it. With flexible options and understanding, we help you create a balance that works for you, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally.
Health & Wellness
Your health matters. From physical to mental well-being, we provide resources and support to keep you feeling your best, so you can focus on what matters most – both at work and in life.
Paid Time Off
Everyone needs time to rest and recharge. We offer generous paid time off so you can take the breaks you deserve, whether that means vacation, personal days, observed holidays, or simply stepping away to refresh.
Financial Wellbeing
Financial peace of mind is key to living well. Our programs are designed to help you plan, save, and grow your financial future with confidence and ease.
Living Our Values
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. Occasionally you may be required to commute or travel for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events.
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
More than 50% of our workforce is actively engaged with our 8 Employee Resource Group (ERGs). These groups are open for everyone to join, regardless of level, background, or life experiences, so all employees can have the opportunity to be passionate about their interests while fostering connections and driving meaningful initiatives at work. Their ideas turn into actions through passion and help Synchrony be a place where everyone feels welcomed, valued and accepted.
