VP, Solution Architecture Manager – APIs

Job Description:

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 leadership role, you will be responsible for delivering scalable, secure, and reusable API architectures for critical partner and internal API implementations. You will own Synchrony’s API Gateway (Apigee) and Developer Portal as the app owner, shaping and advancing our developer experience by driving API tooling strategies including Postman Enterprise and Smart Bear’s API Hub, among others.

As a visionary leader, you will evolve and champion Synchrony’s API Center of Excellence (CoE) to engage and empower API teams across the enterprise. You will manage a team of API Engagement Engineers and consultants to deliver high-quality, standards‑based APIs that accelerate Synchrony’s enterprise transformation and partner integration initiatives.

We’re proud to offer you choice and 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 to our nearest office for in‑person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events.

• Train Architect Leadership
  • Lead the API Shared Services Agile Release Train (ART) as the Train Architect, ensuring architectural integrity, alignment, and delivery of API solutions that meet business and technical goals.
  • Collaborate closely with dependent teams and other ARTs to ensure API strategies and architectures support timely, predictable program deliveries.
• API Architecture and Strategy
  • Define and deliver scalable, secure, and high‑performing API architectures for critical internal and external partner integrations.
  • Develop reusable API design patterns and best practices to standardize API development across the enterprise.
  • Oversee API lifecycle management, including design, development, deployment, versioning, monitoring, and retirement.
• API Gateway & Developer Portal Ownership
  • Serve as the application owner for Synchrony’s API Gateway platform (Apigee) and the Developer Portal.
  • Drive platform enhancements, governance policies, access controls, and performance optimizations.
  • Continuously improve the developer experience through platform capabilities and innovation.
• API Tooling and Developer Enablement
  • Lead the strategic adoption and integration of API tooling such as Postman Enterprise, Smart Bear’s API Hub, and other API design/testing/monitoring platforms.
  • Collaborate with developer advocacy and engineering teams to ensure streamlined workflows and effective usage of API tools enterprise‑wide.
• API Center of Excellence (CoE) Evolution
  • Build and grow a centralized API Center of Excellence that provides governance, standards, training, and advisory services to API teams.
  • Foster a community of practice to drive API maturity, innovation, and collaboration across Synchrony.
• Team Management and Leadership
  • Manage and mentor a team of API Engagement Engineers and consultants, setting clear objectives, providing development opportunities, and ensuring high‑quality delivery.
  • Promote a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and cross‑team collaboration under Agile/SAFe methodologies.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Partner closely with business leaders, product managers, partner integration teams, security, compliance, and infrastructure teams to ensure APIs meet organizational standards and requirements.
  • Communicate architecture concepts and decisions clearly to technical and business audiences.
• Governance and Security
  • Define and enforce API governance, security policies, and compliance standards aligned with enterprise risk frameworks.
  • Collaborate with security and risk teams to proactively address potential vulnerabilities and ensure secure API ecosystems.

• 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…