Application Development - API Architect

We are

At Synechron we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industryleading digital solutions. Synechrons progressive technologies and optimization strategies span endtoend Artificial Intelligence Consulting Digital Cloud & DevOps Data and Software Engineering servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models Digital Underwriting mobilefirst applications and more. Over the last 20 years our company has been honored with multiple employer awards recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about Synechron has a global workforce of 14500 and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are looking for an experienced API Architect with a strong focus on .NET technologies to join our development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing developing and managing APIs that facilitate seamless communication between various applications and services. Candidate will work closely with crossfunctional teams to ensure our API architecture is scalable secure and aligned with business goals.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law the base salary for this role if filled within Atlanta GA / Minneapolis MN is$125k $135k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement robust scalable and secure APIs using .NET technologies (e.g. Core).
• Define and maintain API standards best practices and guidelines to ensure highquality API development.
• Collaborate with product managers software engineers and other stakeholders to gather API requirements and specifications.
• Evaluate and select appropriate tools and frameworks for API development and management.
• Ensure the performance security and scalability of APIs through rigorous testing monitoring and optimization.
• Mentor and guide development teams on API design implementation and best practices.
• Stay current with industry trends tools and technologies related to API development in the .NET ecosystem.
• Facilitate API documentation and provide support for API consumers to ensure successful integration.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field.
• 12 years of experience in software development with a focus on API design and architecture using .NET technologies.
• Strong proficiency in RESTful API design principles and best practices.
• Experience with API management tools (e.g. Azure API Management Apigee).
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and cloud platforms (e.g. Azure AWS).
• Proficient in programming languages particularly C# and .NET Framework/.NET Core.
• Strong understanding of security protocols (e.g. OAuth JWT) and best practices for securing APIs.
• Excellent problemsolving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with crossfunctional teams.

Preferred but not required:

• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with API documentation tools (e.g. Swagger Postman).
• Previous experience in a financial technology (FinTech) organization is a plus.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical dental vision life insurance and long/shortterm disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities focused on skills substantive knowledge and personal development.
• Ondemand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the worlds leading tierone banks financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse funloving and global work culture

SYNECHRONS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds race ethnicities religion age marital status gender sexual orientations or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements mentoring internal mobility learning and development programs and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to the applicants gender gender identity sexual orientation race ethnicity disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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