API Engineer

Apex Systems; Minnesota; Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company match

HSA health savings account

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking an experienced API Engineer to lead API design, development, and maintenance, focusing on member data APIs within a multi-cloud environment. The role drives cloud transformation from on-premise to GCP and requires strong Java/Spring Boot expertise and a background in API management tools.

The position emphasizes ownership of technology solutions, proactive monitoring, and an Agile delivery approach, with on-call responsibilities and collaboration across delivery teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience in application development or package software implementation with strong API development in Java.
• Strong API development background in Java and Spring Boot.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of APIs to meet resiliency, stability, and operational readiness.
• Drive migration of APIs from on-premise to GCP.
• Develop and maintain member data APIs; own monitoring and roadmap.
• Provide direction to team members within an Agile framework.
• Participate in rotating on-call and monthly releases.
• Integrate various claims systems in post-merger environment.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

GCP/GKE

PostgreSQL

Work eligibility in US

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

WSO2

Kong

Dynatrace

AppDynamics

AWS

Job description

Job#: 3055129

Job Description: API Engineer

Location: Minnesota (Remote)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced API Engineer for significant initiatives, including cloud transformation from on-premise to GCP and API modernization. This role is responsible for leading the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise API solutions, with a focus on member data APIs. The position requires specialized skills to ensure project deadlines are met and technical standards are upheld in a dynamic, multi-cloud environment. The successful candidate should be an innovative thinker who can see the bigger picture and offer suggestions for improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design of technology solutions to meet resiliency, stability, and operational readiness use cases.
• Drive cloud transformation by moving APIs from on-premise environments to GCP.
• Perform ongoing development, maintenance, and support of existing systems and platforms, focusing on member data APIs.
• Own technology solutions, including proactive monitoring, alerting, and the technological roadmap.
• Manage work direction, influence, and provide feedback to other team members within an Agile framework.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for support needs and contribute to monthly overnight releases.
• Connect various claims systems as part of a post-merger integration.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related area of study, or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant work experience. A High School Diploma or GED is required.

Experience: 5 years of experience with application development or package software implementation, including a strong background in API development with Java.

Technical Skills

• Strong API development background in Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience with GCP/GKE.
• Proficiency with PostgreSQL databases.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without need for work visa or residency sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with WSO2 and API management platforms like Kong.
• Experience in the PBM, pharma, or healthcare industry.
• Familiarity with data transition regulations such as FHIR.
• Cloud experience with AWS in addition to GCP.
• Knowledge of API monitoring tools such as Dynatrace or AppDynamics.
• Experience working in an Agile/Product Delivery model.

Work Environment

This role is part of a larger API team of 28 people, which is divided into four delivery teams. The successful candidate will join a building team of approximately 10 individuals. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to contribute to a collaborative environment. Daily stand-ups are held at 10:00 a.m. CST.

Minimum Physical Job Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and shifts outside of core business hours as needed for technical support and project needs.
• Constantly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, talk and hear.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

ADA Accommodations

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