Synchrony—Front-End Software Development Engineer II - L9

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Description: Job Description: Role Title: Front-End Software Development Engineer II - L9 Company Overview: Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) is a leading consumer financing company that has been at the heart of American commerce and opportunity for nearly a century. Synchrony delivers credit and banking products that empower tens of millions of consumers to improve their financial lives and access what matters most. Leveraging innovative solutions that are shaping the future of retail commerce, Synchrony supports the growth and success of some of the nation’s most respected brands, alongside hundreds of thousands of small and midsize businesses, including health and wellness providers. Committed to excellence in service and culture, Synchrony is proud to be named as #3 as a Great Place to Work® in India and is honored to be ranked the #1 Best Company to Work For® in the U.S. by Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit www.synchrony.com. Organizational Overview: - Synchrony's Engineering Team is a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to driving technological excellence. As a member of this Team, you'll play a pivotal role in designing and developing cutting-edge tech stack and solutions that redefine industry standards. - The Credit Card that we use every day to purchase our essentials and later settle the bills - A simple process that we all are used to on a day to day basis. Now, consider the vast complexity hidden behind this seemingly simple process, operating tirelessly for millions of cardholders. The sheer volume of data processed is mind-boggling. Fortunately, advanced technology stands ready to automate and manage this constant torrent of information, ensuring smooth transactions around the clock, 365 days a year. - Our collaborative environment encourages creative problem-solving and fosters career growth. Join us to work on diverse projects, from fintech to data analytics, and contribute to shaping the future of technology. If you're passionate about engineering and innovation, Synchrony's Engineering Team is the place to be. Role Summary/Purpose: Billions of transactions—and you’ll touch all of them if you join our IT team as a Front-End Software Developer (L9) . 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 payments. As a Front-End Engineer, you’ll work hand in hand with our User Experience team to create eye popping, user-friendly, super intuitive online applications. You’ll participate in hack-a-thons, partner with universities on innovation events, work with our famed Stamford Innovation Station—you’ll bring us ideas about how to do things differently. You’ll be defining what Software Engineering means here—and how it can affect the entire industry. It’s the ideal time to come aboard — we’re focused on the future as we continue to evolve as a company. With so many opportunities available, this is where you can make your mark and help define the FinTech industry. You are the right candidate if you... - Are AI-fluent: Do you use AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor) as a regular part of your development workflow, not just for autocomplete but for debugging, test generation, and refactoring? - Have judgment: Can you evaluate AI-generated code critically instead of accepting it at face value — spotting hallucinated APIs, subtle logic errors, or security gaps? - Learn quickly and adapt: Are you comfortable exploring new AI-native tools, prompt patterns, and agentic workflows as they evolve? - Think about efficiency: Do you look for opportunities to use AI to speed up repetitive tasks (boilerplate, tests, documentation) while knowing when not to use it? - Have built with AI: Have you created a custom AI skill or agent (e.g., a reusable prompt/instruction set, a small automation script, or an agentic workflow) to solve a real problem in your own work, and do you understand the difference between a deterministic skill and an autonomous multi-step agent? Key Responsibilities: - Develop UI features using modern web technologies - Writing reusable, testable and efficient code - Collaborate with UX design and backend teams to implement and maintain the features - Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback. - Review and validate AI-generated code with the same rigor as hand-written code before submitting for peer review — checking correctness, security, and adherence to team patterns. Qualifications/Requirements: - 4+ years of experience to Build amazing web applications using ReactJS, HTML, CSS, JS and more - Work with a cross-shore development team - Influence and collaborate to create an amazing online experience - Participate in agile sprints with cross-functional teams including planning, daily standups, backlog grooming sessions and reviews - Analyze production defects, troubleshoot systems, identify root cause, and implement fixes - Work with third party vendors to develop software and/or integrate their software into our products - Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned - Hands-on cypress e2e - Hands-on, sustained experience using at least one AI coding assistant (GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor, or equivalent) in real project work — not just casual/trial use. Desired Skills/Knowledge: - Experience building responsive web applications using ReactJS, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript - Experience working on an agile development team - Experience with building React component libraries and dependency management tools like NPM - Experience with continuous integration environments like Jenkins - Experience building and deploying applications - Experience with unit testing frameworks, UI test cases in a Test-driven development (TDD) environment - Working knowledge of implementing Accessibility (ADA) and Analytics requirements - Working Experience with Micro Frontend Architecture. - Familiarity with AI-native concepts at a working level — RAG patterns, vector databases, MCP (Model Context Protocol). Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related degree and a minimum of 2 to 4 years of web application development experience OR, in lieu of degree 4 years of professional web application development experience Work Timings: 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM IST For Internal Applicants: - Understand the criteria or mandatory skills required for the role, before applying - Inform your manager and HRM before applying for any role on Workday - Ensure that your professional profile is updated (fields such as education, prior experience, other skills) and it is mandatory to upload your updated resume (Word or PDF format) - Must not be any corrective action plan (First Formal/Final Formal, LPP) - L4 to L7 Employees who have completed 12 months in the organization and 12 months in current role and level are only eligible. - L8+ Employees who have completed 18 months in the organization and 12 months in current role and level are only eligible. - L08+ Employees can apply . Grade / Level : 9 Job Family Group: Information Technology