Remote API Tech Lead

Genesis10 is seeking a Remote API Tech Lead for a 12-month remote contract position with a client located in Brooklyn, OH. This role pays $68-79 / hour W2 depending on experience.

Job Description:

As an Embedded Banking Tech Lead, you will own, oversee, and drive the design, development, and implementation of payment APIs that support this strategy within an Agile team environment. The team needs a strong tech lead who can drive and lead tech efforts, do development, help troubleshoot issues, help breakdown and review work assigned to other developers.

Job Duties:

• Architecting, designing, developing and reviewing RESTful APIs, which provide core banking (ACH, wire, etc) and reporting/forecasting capabilities that integrate to core systems and data marts.
• Creating and reviewing requirements and specifications for APIs
• Defining high-level application platform architectural guidelines and articulating the reasoning and trade-offs for choices to business owners
• Creating and setting best practices for developing clean, maintainable, testable code for work assig
• Creating and supporting a Sandbox environment for API testing.
• Working closely with cross-organizational development teams to ensure API development is done to meet the specifications.
• Working with API vendors and Fintech partners for integrations
• Performing code reviews
• Serving as the deep technical expert on the team; owning training program for junior engineers and mentors as the go to resource on the team.
• Evaluating and making decisions on new technologies and how they fit into the existing solutions
• Applying proper security and architectural standards for code development.
• Developing strategies for the full software development lifecycle of new and emerging technologies and demonstrates the viability; owning recommended technologies, maintaining budget constraints, and ensuring communication and awareness of implemented technology
• Creating, reviewing, and approving technical documentation, specifications, and project artifacts with engineers
• Recommending standards and best practices across the entire bank for technology
• Demonstrating deep understanding of the business to drive, formulate and design complex solutions to anticipate and meet business needs
• Displaying outward thinking

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer/Information Science or Information Systems Management or equivalent.
• 8 years of software engineering experience; minimum of 3 years of experience of developing APIs: HTTP/HTTS, REST, SOAP, Java, microservices, Java & J2EE Spring Boot
• Hands-on experience in Object Oriented Design
• Experience with web security frameworks e.g. JWT, OAUTH
• Experience with code versioning tools e.g. Git, SVN
• Experience with the following tools & technologies: Docker, Jenkins, Selenium, GIT, Swagger, SonarQube.
• Passionate about learning new tools, languages, and workflows
• Proficient in SQL and Stored Procedures
• Experience in creating REST API Documentation using OpenAPI/Swagger Specs. Swagger and Yaml, or similar tools
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with DevOps concepts, CI/CD, testing automation
• Experience with unit, functional, regression and performance testing
• Experience with build automation tools like Maven and/or Gradle
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an equivalent Tech Lead role

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with API development for external partners; developer portals; Fintech integration
• Experience working on teams that have employed agile and lean methodologies
• Experience with API Management tools and API Developer portals
• Experience with WebMethods Integration Server
• Experience with Commercial Banking project/applications
• Skilled problem solvers with the desire and proven ability to create innovative solutions.
• Flexible and adaptable attitude disciplined to manage multiple responsibilities and adjust to varied environments.
• Future technology leaders- dynamic individuals energized by fast paced personal and professional growth.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!

About Genesis10:
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client.
Benefits of Working with Genesis10:
Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20 years.
The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
Behavioral Health Platform
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
401K
Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)
Remote opportunities available

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.