AVP, Analytics - Metadata Developer
Hyderabad, Telangana
Overview
- Location: Hyderabad, India; India; India; Kolkata, India
- Salary: N/A
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
- 2601216
- Category
- Technology
- Date posted
- 04/27/2026
Company Overview:
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) is a premier consumer financial services company delivering one of the industry’s most complete digitally enabled product suites. Our experience, expertise and scale encompass a broad spectrum of industries including digital, health and wellness, retail, telecommunications, home, auto, outdoors, pet and more.
- We have recently been ranked #2 among India’s Best Companies to Work for by Great Place to Work. We were among the Top 50 India’s Best Workplaces in Building a Culture of Innovation by All by GPTW and Top 25 among Best Workplaces in BFSI by GPTW. We have also been recognized by AmbitionBox Employee Choice Awards among the Top 20 Mid-Sized Companies, ranked #3 among Top Rated Companies for Women, and Top-Rated Financial Services Companies.
- We provide best-in-class employee benefits and programs that cater to work-life integration and overall well-being.
- We provide career advancement and upskilling opportunities, for all to take up leadership roles.
Organizational Overview:
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ment of full stack descriptive to prescriptive analytics solutions usingcutting edgetechnologies thereby enabling business growth.
Role Summary/Purpose:
The AVP, Analytics Metadata Developer (Individual contributor) within Synchrony’s Data Office will be responsible for supporting execution of the metadata management and data cataloging strategy for Synchrony. The individual will be reporting to the VP, Metadata Management and Data Sourcing Leader.
This role will collaborate with business and IT leaders, data management process owners, and analytics stakeholders across Synchrony to support the ongoing enhancement and modernization of our metadata management capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Stay current on Ab Initio product releases and industry trends, proactively proposing enhancements that improve outcomes for our stakeholders
- Provide knowledge transfer, coaching, and implementation guidance to team members to promote consistent patterns, standards, and best practices
- Support evaluation and development of forward-looking metadata capabilities, including enablement for cloud, AI/ML, and other emerging use cases (e.g., semantic metadata, tagging, and discoverability)
- Contribute to root cause analysis and remediation of data issues related to our metadata platforms and/or processes
- Partner with data governance, engineering, and analytics stakeholders to ensure metadata quality, lineage completeness, and consistent adoption of platform capabilities
- Create and maintain operational runbooks and support documentation to enable consistent operations, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance by the broader team
- Execute thorough functional and non-functional testing, and remediate defects to ensure enhancements meet performance, security, and reliability expectations
- Implement platform changes (e.g., metadata models, configurations, integrations, automation, and workflows) in accordance with established Agile and change management practices
- Produce clear, scalable solution designs for enhancements, prioritizing simplicity, reusability, and long-term supportability
- Elicit, document, and validate requirements for assigned platform enhancements, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and stakeholder needs
- Identify and recommend platform improvement opportunities that increase usability, reliability, scalability, and maintainability
- Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of Synchrony’s current metadata platform implementation, including configurations, integrations, and operational processes
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field; or in lieu of a Bachelor Degree, a minimum of 11 years as described.
• Minimum of 7 years of work experience to include:
- 7 years of Ab Initio Metadata Hub development, including technical design, coding / implementation and ongoing support
- 7 years of experience with Agile methodology and tools
- 7 years of relevant data management / governance or project/program management experience
- Experience within Financial Services industry
Desired Characteristics:
- Strong interpersonal skills to lead cross-functional teams, foster collaboration and drive consensus across stakeholder groups
- Experience using Agile and SAFE Agile methodologies
- Ability to direct technical teams and mentor/coach team members
- Exceptional problem-solving, communication and leadership abilities
- Credit card domain knowledge is desired
- Experience working in financial services in the credit card domain is desired in particular
Eligibility Criteria:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field and 7 years of Ab Initio Metadata Hub development, including technical design, coding / implementation and ongoing support; or in lieu of a Bachelor Degree, a minimum of 11 years as described
Work Timings: 2 PM to 11 PM IST
This role qualifies for Enhanced Flexibility offered in Synchrony India and will require the incumbent to be available between 06:00 AM Eastern Time – 11:30 AM Eastern Time (timings are anchored to US Eastern hours and will adjust twice a year locally). This window is for meetings with India and US teams. The remaining hours will be flexible for the employee to choose. Exceptions may apply periodically due to business needs)
We are proud to offer flexibility at Synchrony. Our way of working allows you the option to work from home or workspaces in our Regional Engagement Hubs—Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Pune, Kolkata, or Delhi/NCR.
Occasionally you may be required to commute or travel to Hyderabad or one of the Regional Engagement Hubs for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, trainings, and culture events.
For Internal Applicants:
- Understand the criteria or mandatory skills required for the role before applying
- Inform your manager or HRM before applying for the role on Workday
- Ensure that your professional profile is updated (fields such as education, prior experience, skills)
- Mandatory to upload your updated resume (Word or PDF format)
- Must not be on any corrective action plan (First Formal/Final Formal, LPP)
- L9+ Employees who have completed 18 months in the organization and 12 months in current role and level are only eligible
- L9+ Employees can apply
Grade/Level: 11
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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.
