API Implementation Manager

Arch Capital Group; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in London is seeking a Manager for the implementation engineering team to develop innovative API solutions essential to business strategies. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in Python and API development, along with strong collaboration and analytical skills. This role offers a dynamic environment leveraging advanced cloud technologies and analytics in business decision-making.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of leading software projects.
• 4+ years of Python development experience.
• 4+ years of API development experience.
• Knowledge of Java-based applications is a plus.
• Experience with Azure Functions is a plus.
• Experience with cloud technologies like Snowflake and Databricks.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain API strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Establish API protocols and standards, develop API architectures.
• Maintain Confluence documentation for API development processes.
• Implement security protocols and address potential threats.
• Monitor API performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure maintenance.
• Communicate with stakeholders about APIs' role in business objectives.
• Provide training and support to team members on API usage.
• Manage technical relationships with third-party vendors.
• Stay updated on API trends and suggest leveraging strategies.

Skills

Python development

API development

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

College degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Data Analytics, or equivalent

Tools

Snowflake

Azure Functions

Databricks

Job description

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Strategic Analytics is a growing team at Arch that has established itself as a driving force in how the business is run. This is achieved through the implementation of real-time predictive analytic solutions that move the company forward. Our track record is 100% adoption of our tools and services. Data plays a critical role in our mission. We create best-in-class data solutions from internal and external sources by leveraging a diverse set of cloud technologies like Snowflake, the Azure tech stack, Databricks, and Python.

As a Manager on the implementation engineering team, you will develop cutting-edge solutions that put analytics at the heart of decision-making. You will work closely with other members of the Strategic Analytics team on high-profile analytics projects that drive business strategies. As a key member of the implementation engineering team, you will extend our capacity to deliver and push the team forward.

Responsibilities

• Developing and Implementing API Strategy: Create and maintain API strategy that aligns with the business's overall objectives. This strategy should outline how to enhance existing systems and integrate new ones with external third-party APIs.
• API Design and Development: Establish API protocols and standards, develop API architectures, and collaborate with other stakeholders to integrate APIs into existing systems. Develop integrations with internal and external API systems.
• API Documentation: Maintain Confluence documentation for API development processes, code, and revisions.
• API Security: Implement proper security protocols and work with the cybersecurity team to address potential threats.
• Monitoring and Maintenance: Continuously monitor the performance of APIs, troubleshoot any issues, and ensure that APIs are regularly updated and maintained.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate with various stakeholders, including developers, IT teams, and business leaders, about the role of APIs in achieving business objectives.
• Training and Support: Provide training and support to other team members on how to use APIs effectively. Also, provide technical support for any API-related issues.
• Vendor Management: Responsible for managing technical relationships with third-party vendors.
• Market Research: Stay up to date with the latest trends and developments in the API space, and suggest ways to leverage these trends for the benefit of the business.

Education and Experience

• 4+ years of leading software projects
• 4+ years of Python development experience
• 4+ years of API development experience
• Knowledge of Java-based applications is a plus
• Experience with Azure Functions is a plus
• Demonstrated experience building APIs to support analytics/research/actuarial functions in an insurance company setting
• Experience with cloud technologies like Snowflake and Databricks
• Familiarity with the MLOps framework
• Exceptional collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable handling ambiguous concepts and breaking down complex problems into manageable pieces
• Resilient problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to communicate effectively to different target audiences
• Flexibility – able to meet changing requirements and priorities
• College degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Data Analytics, or equivalent

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