Job Description:
Role Summary/Purpose:
Billions of transactions and you’ll touch all of them if you join our IT team as VP, Database architect and imagine the sheer scale of what we impact every second of every day. Now imagine what you can do with that influence. This is where you can shape the future of Servicing our customers.
As a database architect, you’ll be architecting, designing secured database for Microservices, MFE’s, API’s and also responsible for high performance and secured migrations from on-prem to AWS Cloud adhering to strict governance process. Need to think above and beyond databases how we can enable engineers to build high performance and multi-terabyte databases.
It’s the ideal time to come aboard – we’re focused on the future, continuing to evolve a company and help define the financial technology industry. With so much opportunity available, this is where you can make your mark.
Essential Responsibilities:
Design and Implementation: Architect and implement scalable, high-availability infrastructure on AWS using services like EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda.
Migrations: Architect, design and execute homogeneous and heterogenous database migrations from on-prem to AWS
CI/CD Pipelines: Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins/cloudbees CI to automate deployment processes.
Infrastructure as Code: Utilize tools like Terraform to manage infrastructure as code (IaC) and ensure consistency across environments.
Automation: Automate routine tasks and processes using scripting languages such as Python/Shell/Lambda to enhance operational efficiency.
Monitoring and Optimization: Implement monitoring solutions using AWS CloudWatch, Newrelic and other tools to ensure the performance, availability, and reliability of applications.
Security and Compliance: Strong knowledge on AWS IAM and apply security best practices to safeguard cloud environments and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues related to infrastructure, deployments, and application performance.
Collaboration: Work closely with development teams to integrate Platform practices and support continuous improvement efforts.
Performance: Identify the performance problems and give solutions for any DB solution.
Agile: Participate in agile sprints including story writing, planning, daily standups, backlog grooming sessions, reviews and SAFe ceremonies.
API Knowledge: Understand api/microservice architecture and able to participate in the architecture discussions of applications and suggest right database.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 7+Years of experience in Technology with a or in lieu of degree, minimum of 10 years of experience in Technology.
Minimum 7 years of strong Technical Expertise in one of the RDBMS Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL and at least proficient in one NoSQL like DynamoDB, Keyspaces
AWS Expertise: At least 3 years of experience with AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and VPC.
CI/CD Tools: Proficiency in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins
Infrastructure as Code: Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform.
Scripting: Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, Lambda.
Monitoring and Logging: Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as AWS CloudWatch, ELK Stack, or Prometheus.
Networking: Understanding of networking concepts, including VPC, subnets, security groups, and load balancers.
Security: Knowledge of AWS security best practices and tools such as IAM, KMS, and Security Hub.
Collaboration: Excellent communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to quickly learn new technologies and frameworks
Ability to analyze, use structured problem solving and available tools to troubleshoot systems, identify root cause, action plans, impact and resolution options
Desired Characteristics:
Architect and implement homogeneous and heterogeneous migrations design patterns. Proficient in RDS, Aurora and Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL
Ability to analyze, use structured problem solving and available tools to troubleshoot systems, identify root cause, action plans, impact and resolution options.
Grade/Level: 12
The salary range for this position is 135,000.00 - 230,000.00 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 a diverse, inclusive culture where your skills, experience, and voice are not only heard—but valued. We celebrate the differences in all of us and believe that our individual, unique perspectives is what makes Synchrony truly a great place to work. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect and turn ideals into action. Through the power of our 8 Diversity Networks+, with more than 60% of our workforce engaged, you’ll find community to connect with an opportunity to go beyond your passions.
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.
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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