API Technical Lead

Location: For Those Who Work At Home - Various, Ohio 44145 Embedded Banking (encompassing BaaS, Open Banking, ERP Integration, Embedded Finance, Gateway and more) is a top priority for Key to support the growing demand of Fintech partners and tech savvy corporate clients. As API Tech Lead, you will own, oversee, and drive the design, development, and implementation of Corporate APIs that support this strategy within an Agile team environment. Responsibilities will include: o Architecting, creating and reviewing the design of Corporate Banking APIs, which provide core banking (ACH, wire, etc) and reporting/forecasting capabilities that integrate to core systems and data marts. o Creating and supporting a Sandbox environment for API testing. o Creating and reviewing requirements and specifications for APIs o Defining high-level application platform architectural guidelines and articulating the reasoning and trade-offs for choices to business owners o Creating and setting best practices for developing clean, maintainable, testable code for work assigned o Working closely with cross-organizational development teams to ensure API development is done to meet the specifications. o Working with API vendors and Fintech partners for integrations o Performing code reviews o 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. o Evaluating and making decisions on new technologies and how they fit into the existing solutions o Applying proper security and architectural standards for code development. o Developing strategies for the full software development life-cycle of new and emerging technologies and demonstrates the viability; owning recommended technologies, maintaining budget constraints, and ensuring communication and awareness of implemented technology o Creating, reviewing, and approving technical documentation, specifications, and project artifacts with engineers o Recommending standards and best practices across the entire bank for technology o Demonstrating deep understanding of the business to drive, formulate and design complex solutions to anticipate and meet business needs o Displaying outward thinking Required Experience / Skills o Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Information Science or Information Systems Management or equivalent. o 10 years of software engineering experience o Minimum of 3 years of experience of developing APIs: HTTP/HTTS, REST, SOAP, Java, microservices o Minimum of 3 years of experience working with relational databases; SQL; stored procs o Minimum of 3 years of experience with DevOps concepts, CI/CD, testing automation o Minimum of 3 years of experience in an equivalent Tech Lead role Preferred Experience / Skills o Experience working on teams that have employed agile and lean methodologies o Experience with API Management tools and API Developer portals o Experience with WebMethods Integration Server o Experience with Commercial Banking project/applications o Experience with automated builds & processes, scripts o Experience with the following tools & technologies: Docker, Jenkins, Selenium, GIT, Swagger, SonarQube. o Skilled problem solvers with the desire and proven ability to create innovative solutions. o Flexible and adaptable attitude disciplined to manage multiple responsibilities and adjust to varied environments. o Future technology leaders- dynamic individuals energized by fast paced personal and professional growth. KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected category. Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.