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Reliance Matrix · 2 months ago

API Lead

USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$102K/yr - $147K/yr

5+ years exp

Reliance Matrix is seeking a talented API Lead to join their development team, focusing on building enterprise class hosted solutions. The role involves leading the strategy for the Matrix Platform’s web services and collaborating with various teams to ensure high-quality deliverables and compliance with guidelines.

Employee BenefitsFinancial ServicesInsuranceMental HealthRetirement

Responsibilities

Liaison between product, architecture, and development team members

Works directly with product owners to ensure stories contain the right balance of technical direction, best practices, and level of detail

Coordinates projects with Engineering and Operations team to reduce impact on application development teams, including build-out of new development environments

Drives continuous improvement through coaching, pair programming, code review processes, and round table discussions

Instills strong focus and best practices for creation and maintenance of high-quality deliverables

Ensure compliance with Architectural guidelines/governance

Ensure compliance with Security guidelines/governance

Communicates effectively with senior leadership and other development teams

Qualification

API LeadershipAPI Service ArchitecturesAPI Design StandardsAWS TechnologiesProgramming LanguagesSecurity Best PracticesPaaSSaaSIaaS ExperienceEmployee Resource PlanningCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar area of concentration preferred

5+ years of experience as an API Lead with hands on experience leading large scale technology modernization projects

Strong Communication and Presentation skills

Passion for building scalable, secure, and high performing applications

Experience with API Gateways

Experience implementing API Service architectures (e.g., REST)

Experience with API design standards, patterns, best practices (e.g., Swagger, Microservices etc.)

Experience with applying security best practices to API platforms (e.g., OAuth, TLS, throttling, etc.)

Strong hands-on experience with languages like Java, Python, and JavaScript

Experience with AWS technologies and services such as S3, DynamoDB, EC2, EMR, CloudWatch, CloudFormation, Lambda, Glue ETL, etc

Experience working in a PaaS, SaaS and IaaS environment

Experience with OWASP and secure coding best practices

Experience working with Employee Resource Planning tools. Workday experience is a plus

Benefits

An annual performance bonus for all team members

Generous 401(k) company match that is immediately vested

A choice of three medical plans (that include prescription drug coverage) to suit your unique needs. For High Deductible Health Plan enrollees, a company contribution to your Health Savings Account

Multiple options for dental and vision coverage

Company provided Life & Disability Insurance to ensure financial protection when you need it most

Family friendly benefits including Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

Hybrid work arrangements for eligible roles

Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Professional Education

Paid Time Off – new hires start with at least 20 days of PTO per year in addition to nine company paid holidays. As you grow with us, your PTO may increase based on your level within the company and years of service.

Volunteer days, community partnerships, and Employee Assistance Program

Ability to connect with colleagues around the country through our Employee Resource Group program