Location : Portland, OR

Contract : 12months+

Job Type : Contract

Roles & Responsibilities

• Advance our API CoE design standards and best practices


• Works simultaneously and closely with several development teams providing consultancy on API design ensuring the implementation of our standards


• Perform analysis of existing interfaces or design new interface. Prepares detailed specs from which interfaces will be developed, then develop interface definition and documents those interface plans


• Has expertise in systems analysis, design and a solid understanding of development, quality assurance and integration methodologies

Skillsets

• 8+ years of API and web services development experience (Mulesoft experience preferred)


• 4+ years of experience designing Restful APIs using API description tools such as Swagger, RAML, API Blueprint, etc.


• Solid understanding of SOA/REST architecture and REST maturity models


• Strong knowledge of API security standards, including OAuth2. 0/OpenIDConnect


• Knowledge of continuous integration (CI) using Jenkins for timely builds, code coverage, running test.


• Experience using software development tools such Git, Ant, and Maven.


• Proven experience working with an API Management platform


• Strong analytical capabilities to translate requirements into design and guide developers to implement the design


• Strong consulting focus. Must be able to consult multiple development teams guiding them on API design best practices


• Must be able to effectively and professionally communicate with customers as well as demonstrate sound judgment/reasoning skills


• Ability to work independently to achieve exceptional results


• Strong communication, interpersonal skills, customer service skills, customer focus


• Works well within tight deadlines (able to prioritize)