Manager, API Services

C1•Minneapolis, MN

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Drive the success of C1's internal software applications by leading the API (Application Programming Interface) Services development team. This role is accountable for the delivery, enhancement, and maintenance of high-quality APIs, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance. This role requires a strong focus on API design, development standards, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of software development experience with ASP.NET and VB.net or C#.net OR 8+ years managing a software development team
5+ years of experience with SQL 2008 and above
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required
Strong verbal and written communication skills required

Nice To Haves

Proven experience leading technical teams.
Strong experience with: CRM, ERP, and Managed Services platforms
API models, architecture, and development
API iPaaS platforms
Microsoft SharePoint (2013+)
SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
Azure DevOps
DevOps and CI/CD practices
Familiarity with data warehousing concepts
Exposure to MVC/Razor and Web Services (WCF/Web API)
Experience in Agile development methodologies

Responsibilities

Leads and manages the API services software development team
Oversees the design, development, and delivery of high-quality APIs
Ensures the maintenance, enhancement, and performance of existing APIs
Collaborates with Application Administrators and PMO on API integration, help desk resolution, and delivery
Establishes and enforces API development standards and best practices
Manages team performance, including hiring, mentoring, and performance reviews
Participates in road mapping, budgeting, and other forecasting tools
Stays current with API technologies and industry trends (highlights the need for ongoing learning)
Ensures that teams have appropriate solutions and technical specifications, direction, and resources to deliver solutions effectively by establishing realistic estimates for timelines
Gains a thorough technical understanding of our current software applications and how the business uses them to manage their day-to-day work
Researches, analyzes, and recommends new technologies and processes that improve software quality, reduce development costs, and/or bring value to the business users
Contributes to software upgrades, build/buy decisions, and testing phases (unit & UAT)
Participates in release/sprint planning and scrum meetings as needed
Provides Tier III/IV support for resolving production system issues
Collaborates on hardware requirements for optimal software performance
Establishes and maintains documentation standards
Ensures adherence to SOC2 controls
Manages own work to meet agreed timelines

Benefits

401(k) Plan (35% employer match per dollar up to 10% employee contribution)
Medical Coverage (3 platforms: UnitedHealthcare, Reference Based Pricing includes member advocacy; and Kaiser)
RX Home Delivery
HSA with Employer Contribution
In-vitro Fertility (treatment coverage)
Dental
Vision (2 plans: 12-month and 24-month frames allowance)
FSA Plans (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Limited Purpose)
Pre-tax Commuter Plans
Employer-paid Life Insurance
Employer-paid Short + Term Disability
Long Term Disability (2 plans: Employer-paid or optional Self-paid)
Paid Parental Leave (4 weeks at 100%)
Employee Assistance Plan
Voluntary Life Insurance for team member, spouse and child
Voluntary Accidental Death for team member and spouse
Legal/ID Theft Plans
TeleHealth
Wellness via Omada Health (healthy living solution)
Travel Assistance
Business Travel Accident Coverage
Medical for foreign travel coverage
Employer-paid Pet Telehealth
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Volunteer Time Off
10 Holidays
Summer Sizzle
On Demand Pay (Daily Pay)