Oracle Cloud ERP · 21 hours ago
Senior Manager API and Data Service Engineering
Dallas, TX, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$151K/yr - $211K/yr
8+ years expOracle Cloud ERP is at the forefront of transforming technology in the financial industry, seeking a Senior Manager of API & Data Services Engineering. This role involves leading the design and operation of enterprise data distribution, ensuring secure and high-performance data access through APIs and related services while overseeing a high-performing engineering team.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing API and Data Services Engineering team
Foster a culture of ownership, reliability, and continuous improvement
Establish clear performance expectations and support career development for team members
Oversee the design and implementation of API-first data access patterns (REST, GraphQL) for operational and analytical use cases
Lead the development of data services that expose canonical data the Cetera modernized event-driven data platform in a secure, performant, and consumable manner
Implement caching and performance optimization strategies to meet low-latency access requirements without duplicating data logic
Enforce contract-driven access patterns to ensure consistent schemas, versioning, and backward compatibility
Leverage AWS streaming technologies (e.g., Kinesis, Kafka on AWS) to enable real-time data processing, particularly for broker-dealer and wealth management transactions
Implement and manage role-based access control (RBAC) and entitlement-aware data access
Ensure APIs and data services comply with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements
Partner with Data Governance and Architecture teams to ensure consistent enforcement of enterprise standards
Plan, prioritize, and manage multiple API engineering projects to ensure timely and within-budget delivery
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements specific to financial services, including regulatory and compliance needs
Manage team resources effectively, balancing development and operational support needs
Serve as the primary point of contact for data access and distribution capabilities
Partner with application teams, analytics teams, and external consumers to onboard use cases efficiently
Partner with the Data Architecture function to align engineering efforts with organizational data strategy
Translate consumer needs into scalable platform capabilities rather than one-off solutions
Translate complex technical challenges into actionable insights for leadership and non-technical teams
Own the reliability and performance of business-critical 24x7 data services supporting near-real-time and batch workloads
Establish monitoring, alerting, and incident management processes for APIs and caching layers
Ensure SLAs, availability targets, and performance benchmarks are consistently met
Experience designing and managing support and monitoring frameworks for 24x7 operational data systems
Proven ability to establish incident management processes and escalation protocols
Strong background in optimizing API performance, availability, and reliability at scale
Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities, especially in high-pressure environments
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to business stakeholders effectively
Work closely with Data Architecture to align API and distribution patterns with Celera's data platform modernization Project and modernized enterprise data
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree is preferred
Minimum of 8 years in software engineering or data engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role
Demonstrated experience managing complex data integration/ data engineering projects, including ODS implementation and operational data management
Demonstrated experience owning API platforms or data services at scale
Hands-on expertise with AWS streaming technologies and cloud-based data engineering tools
Proven track record of managing business-critical 24x7 operational data systems, including support and monitoring processes
Financial services experience required, with preferred experience in broker-dealer and wealth management operations
Experience and understanding with REST as well as GraphQL federation or schema management
Familiarity with data contracts and versioning strategies
Knowledge of event-driven architectures and their interaction with API layers
Experience supporting analytics and AI/ML consumers via governed APIs
Exposure to data mesh or domain-oriented data access models
Knowledge of emerging trends and technologies in real-time data processing and architecture
Hands-on experience with data migration, modernization efforts, and cloud-native data solutions
Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities, especially in high-pressure environments
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to business stakeholders effectively
Preferred
Master's degree
Technical Certifications related to AWS Technology Stack (e.g. AWS Certified Solutions Architecture, AWS Certified Data Analytics, Open API/Swagger Training, REST/API/GraphQL Certifications)
Benefits
Inclusive health, dental, vision and life insurance plans built to support diverse lifestyles, offer preventative care, and protect against hardship.
Easy access to mental health benefits to meet our team members and their families where they are.
20+ days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and 2 paid wellness days to give our employees the time they need to stay close with their loved ones, recharge, and give back to their communities.
401(k) Savings plan with a generous company contribution (up to 5%), and access to a financial professional to offer our employees the opportunity to plan-ahead for a strong financial future well beyond their working years.
Paid parental leave to support all team members with birth, adoption, and foster.
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options to help you save money on healthcare, daycare, commuting, and more.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, Pet Insurance and more.
Company
Oracle Cloud ERP
Oracle Cloud ERP is a software as a service, SaaS, solution for businesses to control and manage multiple facets of their business.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase