GM Financial · 1 week ago
Cloud Engineer II
Arlington, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expGM Financial is committed to AI-powered transformation and digital innovation through advanced technologies. The Cloud Engineer II will support Azure API Management, ensuring the efficient operation, security, and scalability of APIs while collaborating with development and operations teams.
Finance
Responsibilities
Designing, creating, and deploying APIs
Monitoring API usage and performance
Implementing versioning and updates
Ensuring API security through authentication and authorization mechanisms
Setting up APIM instance and configuring policies
Optimizing performance through caching and load balancing
Scaling the platform to accommodate fluctuating workloads
Implementing security policies and practices to protect data
Ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations
Regularly monitoring and auditing security measures
Integrating APIM with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines
Automating deployment and monitoring tasks
Developing scripts and tools to streamline operations
Creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation for APIs and platform configurations
Providing technical support and troubleshooting issues
Training and mentoring team members on best practices
Utilizing Azure Monitor and Application Insights for performance tracking
Identifying and resolving bottlenecks and issues
Conducting root cause analysis for persistent problems
Be available for an on-call rotation to participate in troubleshooting and communication efforts outside of normal business hours
Working closely with development and operations teams
Communicating with business stakeholders to understand requirements
Providing regular updates and reports on API performance and issues
Qualification
Required
A solid grasp of core API concepts, such as RESTful services, SOAP, HTTP protocols, and API lifecycle management, is crucial
Familiarity with JSON, XML, and OpenAPI/Swagger specifications is also beneficial
Knowledge of Azure services, including resource management, Azure portal navigation, and cloud concepts, is required
Extensive working experience in Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Terraform and Azure CLI are required
Experience with security protocols such as OAuth, JWT, and API keys is necessary to ensure secure API interactions
Understanding Azure AD for authentication and authorization is also critical for safeguarding APIs
Skills in designing and developing APIs using languages like C#, Python, java, or Node.js are essential
Knowledge of API design best practices, including versioning, error handling, and documentation, is important for maintaining high-quality APIs
Proficiency in setting up and interpreting monitoring tools like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights is crucial
Knowledge of configuring API gateways, policies, and developer portals within Azure APIM is essential
Understanding how to integrate APIM with other Azure services like Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and Service Bus can enhance API capabilities
Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools such as Azure DevOps, Git, and Jenkins is important for automating API deployment and management
Knowledge of creating CI/CD pipelines for API versioning and updates ensures smooth and continuous delivery
Skills in identifying and resolving issues within APIs and the APIM platform are vital
Ability to optimize API performance through techniques such as caching, load balancing, and efficient routing is important
Experience creating comprehensive documentation for APIs, policies, and configurations is necessary
Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work or military experience required
3-5 years of progressive IT experience with a minimum of 1 years' experience in software development, test automation, system administration or infrastructure/operations required
2-3 years of experience in cloud technologies with at least 1 year of project experience with Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or similar technologies required
Preferred
Master's Degree in a related field preferred
Benefits
401K matching
Bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid)
Tuition assistance
Training
GM employee auto discount
Community service pay
Nine company holidays
Company
GM Financial
GM Financial is the captive finance company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Motors Company.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2010-09-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Katie DeGraaf
Senior Vice President, OnStar Insurance, Product & Telematics
Ross Reichardt
AVP - OnStar Insurance
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