CareerPlan

VP, Cloud Solution Architect

8 LocationsFull-time$155k–$260k2026-09-04 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead strategic design of Synchrony's enterprise data ecosystem in the cloud, driving data modernization initiatives to support operational and analytic objectives.

Role type

VP, Cloud Data Solution Architect

Builds

Secure, scalable, and resilient cloud data platforms enabling high-performing data consumption and AI/Advanced analytics.

Domain

Fintech / Banking / Cloud Data Architecture

Required skills

Cloud data architecture, Data lakehouse, Data mesh, Event-driven architecture, API-enabled data sharing, Semantic layers, Target-state architecture definition, Modernization roadmaps, Cloud-native services evaluation, IAM & Security controls, Cost optimization, SAFe framework, Cross-functional leadership

Preferred skills

Credit card/banking/fintech domain experience, Containerized and microservices ecosystems, Cloud automation and orchestration, Data-driven model environments, Highly regulated sensitive data handling, Enterprise-scale transformation program delivery

Technologies

AWS, GCP, JIRA

Responsibilities

Provide thought leadership on cloud data platforms and modern patterns; Shape target-state architecture and modernization roadmaps; Support architectural trade-off decisions; Partner with stakeholders to assess environments and improve data product usability; Establish architecture principles and reusable migration frameworks; Influence cross-functional teams to translate architecture decisions into business value; Mentor architects and engineering teams on cloud-native design and trends.

Seniority

VP, Strategy & Mentorship