Engineer III - API Office

Edward Jones

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The mission of the API Office is to empower the Edward Jones Digital community to design, create and maintain impactful API Products by providing API consulting, promoting API lifecycle standards and best practices, and driving execution of the firm's API Strategy to advance overall API maturity. As an API Engineer III in the API Office, you will play a key role in designing and delivering API-first solutions with a strong emphasis on developer experience. You will ensure that solutions are secure, scalable, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise objectives, while collaborating across teams to drive consistency and innovation.

Requirements

5+ years of experience developing and supporting scalable applications, APIs, HTTP-based integrations, and web services
Strong proficiency with Java, Spring Boot, Python, and Node.js
Experience building and deploying applications using Docker and Kubernetes
Experience working in Microsoft Azure environments
Proven ability to design APIs using the OpenAPI Specification (OAS)
Solid understanding of API security standards, including OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect
Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions and related automation technologies

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Experience with contract testing and API mocking
Experience with Rust is a plus
Experience with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform for API management
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions
Experience working in Agile development environments
Experience supporting projects and delivering results in fast-paced, evolving environments

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement RESTful APIs aligned with Edward Jones standards and industry best practices
Partner with Product Owners, Architects, and cross-functional stakeholders to define requirements and deliver solutions from design through deployment
Create and maintain clear, comprehensive API documentation for internal and external developers
Develop user-facing documentation for API Office services and offerings
Implement and enforce security controls, including authentication and authorization to protect systems and information
Participate in code reviews and design walkthroughs to ensure code quality, consistency, and maintainability
Contribute to on-call support rotations to ensure system reliability and operational excellence
Champion API lifecycle management standards and promote an API-first culture across the organization
Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and best practices in API design and integration