Api Integration Manager Jobs in Missouri (NOW HIRING)

Summary

The API Integration Specialist is primarily responsible for designing, implementing, and mediating integration flows and enhancements, including APIs across platforms that integrate with both Academy Bank and Armed Forces Bank's systems and services.

The API Integration Specialist will work with a cross-functional team to assess potential integrations, evaluate new tools and software, deliver recommendations, and deliver scalable integration solutions. Responsibilities include partnering with the business and product stakeholders to define functional and technical specifications, evaluate various integration options, design integration standards, prototype and deploy integration solutions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, deploy, and maintain API-based integration and workflows between the bank and other technology partners.
• Support partner vendors as they build workflows leveraging APIs.
• Review vendor API documentation and develop integration plans in alignment with client needs.
• Configure Single Sign On connections using OAuth, SAML, and CAS.
• Evaluate existing integration tools and solutions (i.e. iPaaS) to provide recommendations for implementing new tools, re-implementing existing solutions, or building enhancements to current environment.
• Participate in business requirement gathering sessions; collaborate with the various delivery teams on translating business requirements into technical requirements; participate in technical designs and test planning.
• Investigate and resolve issues with existing integration workflows and develop documentation for current and future integrations.
• Participate in feasibility analysis and discussions with Software Developers and other Subject Matter Experts.
• Use monitoring tools to assess integration performance, accuracy, and respond to errors.
• Assess data access and privacy concerns, and design solutions which protect sensitive data.
• Effectively leverage APIs through documentation with code snippets; developer portal updates; interactive training sessions.
• Collaborate with the QA team on developing integration tests to validate solution architecture.
• Work with API Specialists and Architects to standardize API implementation approaches.
• Protect all client and bank information confidentially and follow all company policies.
• Understand, communicate, and instill the Company's mission, vision, and values (Pillars of Success).
• Complete monthly training in a timely manner to ensure knowledge of bank regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Working at the worksite during regular business hours and/or assigned hours.
• Other specified duties as assigned.

Compensation & Benefits

The API Integration Specialist position pays a minimum of $90,000.

Fulltime associates are eligible for our benefits package:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) plan
• Company paid life insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Company paid vacation, paid leave and holidays

This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is hired.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of EAI/SOA best practices, development methodologies & standards.
• Strong knowledge of SOA architecture and fluency in web service standards such as WSSE and technologies (XML, SOAP, WSDL, XSD, UDDI, REST)
• Knowledge of modern APIs (SOAP and REST) & API Tools
  • JSON, JSON Schema
  • PostMan, Insomnia, Paw, etc.
  • Knowledge of Single Sign On configuration and testing
    • SAML, OpenID Connect, OAuth
    • Workflow automation tools / IPaaS
      • io, Zapier, etc.
      • AWS State Machines
• Intermediate level programming skills for data mapping and transformation
  • Python, Javascript, NodeJS
  • Ruby/Rails an asset
• Knowledge of databases in SQL
• Knowledge and experience with J2EE, MuleSoft product suite as well as experience in detailed requirements analysis, software design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts University degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience, preferred.
• Experience in the Application Integration Architecture, Solution Design, and Development using SOA/EAI solutions.
• Familiarity with API management platforms and how to implement security policies, traffic management, and other protocols that support the scaling of APIs across the organization.
• Implementation experience with Mule API management portal or another framework is preferred.

Physical Requirements

The work environment is typical of a standard office or retail banking setting. The position is sedentary, involving sitting most of the workday; however, the position will involve moving about the workspace to reach entrances/exits, restrooms, conference rooms, or other areas within the work environment. Reaching may be required involving the ability to move arms in any direction. Office equipment, such as a computer and telephone, will be used requiring the ability to manipulate a keyboard, mouse, and/or keypad. The ability to decipher a computer screen or written documents is necessary. The ability to express or exchange ideas; impart information to clients, coworkers, or the public; or to convey detailed or important instructions; is required. The ability to receive and understand detailed information shared through oral or written communication is required. Position requires lifting and/or the exerting of up to 10 pounds of force.