API Integration Specialist

Academy Bank

Kansas City (MO)

On-site

USD 81,000 - 99,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) plan

Company paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A financial institution in Kansas City is seeking an API Integration Specialist responsible for designing and implementing integration flows across various platforms. The ideal candidate will evaluate integration options, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure seamless performance of APIs. This full-time role offers a starting salary of $90,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package such as medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

Experience with API-based integrations and workflows.
Ability to evaluate existing technology solutions.
Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, deploy, and maintain API-based integration.
Support partner vendors building workflows leveraging APIs.
Investigate and resolve issues with integration workflows.

Skills

API development

Integration workflows

OAuth

SAML

Data privacy management

Tools

iPaaS

Job description

Apply for the API Integration Specialist role at Academy Bank.

Summary

The API Integration Specialist is primarily responsible for designing, implementing, and mediating integration flows and enhancements, including APIs across platforms that integrate with both Academy Bank and Armed Forces Bank’s systems and services.

The API Integration Specialist will work with a cross‑functional team to assess potential integrations, evaluate new tools and software, deliver recommendations, and deliver scalable integration solutions. Responsibilities include partnering with the business and product stakeholders to define functional and technical specifications, evaluate various integration options, design integration standards, prototype and deploy integration solutions.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, deploy, and maintain API-based integration and workflows between the bank and other technology partners.
Support partner vendors as they build workflows leveraging APIs.
Review vendor API documentation and develop integration plans in alignment with client needs.
Configure Single Sign On connections using OAuth, SAML, and CAS.
Evaluate existing integration tools and solutions (i.e. iPaaS) to provide recommendations for implementing new tools, re‑implementing existing solutions, or building enhancements to current environment.
Participate in business requirement gathering sessions; collaborate with the various delivery teams on translating business requirements into technical requirements; participate in technical designs and test planning.
Investigate and resolve issues with existing integration workflows and develop documentation for current and future integrations.
Participate in feasibility analysis and discussions with Software Developers and other Subject Matter Experts.
Use monitoring tools to assess integration performance, accuracy, and respond to errors.
Assess data access and privacy concerns, and design solutions which protect sensitive data.
Effectively leverage APIs through documentation with code snippets; developer portal updates; interactive training sessions.
Collaborate with the QA team on developing integration tests to validate solution architecture.
Work with API Specialists and Architects to standardize API implementation approaches.
Protect all client and bank information confidentially and follow all company policies.
Understand, communicate, and instill the Company’s mission, vision, and values (Pillars of Success).
Complete monthly training in a timely manner to ensure knowledge of bank regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures.
Working at the worksite during regular business hours and/or assigned hours.
Other specified duties as assigned.