Manager, APIs & Middleware

Swire Coca Cola • Draper, UT

14d

About The Position

The Manager of APIs and Middleware leads a team responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining middleware platforms and API management solutions. This role ensures secure, scalable, and efficient integration across enterprise systems, enabling seamless data exchange and supporting digital transformation initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline required
• 5+ years of experience in middleware and API management required
• 2+ years in a leadership role required
• Experience and knowledge of integration patterns, API gateways, and middleware platforms required
• Strong understanding of ITIL processes; ITIL certification preferred
• Experience with tools like IBM WebSphere, Apache Kafka, MuleSoft, Postman, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure API Management and Azure Dev Ops
• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Bash) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
• Familiarity with cloud-based applications and SaaS platforms
• Experience in managing vendor relationships and third-party support contracts

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of ITIL processes; ITIL certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a high-performing team for API and middleware operations
• Define integration architecture standards and enforce best practices
• Oversee installation, configuration, and optimization of middleware technologies (e.g., WebSphere, JBoss, Tomcat)
• Manage API lifecycle: design, deployment, monitoring, and versioning
• Ensure compliance with IT security policies and governance frameworks
• Work with development, infrastructure, and business teams to align integration solutions with organizational goals
• Handle incident, change, and problem management for middleware and API services
• Drive automation and performance tuning for middleware and API platforms
• Monitor KPIs and implement improvements for scalability and reliability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees