Platform Engineer II
About The Position
McDonald’s growth strategy, Accelerating the Arches, encompasses all aspects of our business as the leading global omni-channel restaurant brand. As the consumer landscape shifts we are using our competitive advantages to further strengthen our brand. One of our core growth strategies is to Double Down on the 3Ds (Delivery, Digital and Drive Thru). McDonald’s will accelerate technology innovation so 65M+ customers a day will experience a fast, easy experience, whether at one of our 25,000 and growing Drive thrus, through McDelivery, dine-in or takeaway. McDonald’s Global Technology is here to power tomorrow’s feel-good moments. That’s why you’ll find us at the forefront of transformative technology, exploring new and innovative ways to serve our millions of customers and spread happiness one delicious Hot Fudge Sundae-dipped fry at a time. Using AI, robotics and emerging tech, we’re digitizing the Golden Arches. Combine that with our unparalleled global scale, and we’re reshaping all areas of the business, industry and every community that is home to a McDonald’s restaurant. We face complex tech challenges every day. But that’s where our diverse and talented teams come in. They’re made up of the best and brightest from all over the globe, and they thrive in the space where feel-good meets fast-paced. Check out the McDonald’s Global Technology Technical Blog to learn how technology and our global team are directly enabling the Accelerating the Arches strategy. Department OverviewThe API Management Platform Engineer II helps design, build, and maintain the API strategy across EDAA. They are focused on scalability and delivery to enable API powered data movement across the organization. This role develops the governance, documentation, and self-service tools needed to ensure APIs are secure, available, and aligned with best practices to unlock a robust API ecosystem.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field Strong experience in API management platforms (e.g., Apigee, Kong, Mulesoft) and microservices architecture
- Minimum 3 years in API management, platform engineering, or software engineering in a data-driven environment
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).
- Skilled in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Go, .NET) with a solid understanding of RESTful API principles
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and API security protocols (OAuth, JWT), with a focus on security best practices
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain a scalable and secure API management infrastructure to support business needs and platform growth
- Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of APIs across the platform
- Develop monitoring strategies and tools to ensure platform availability, performance, and scalability
- Support the enforcement of security best practices, including access controls, data encryption, and adherence to regulatory requirements
- Assit in identifying performance bottlenecks and implement optimizations for response times and resource utilization
- Provide support for production issues, troubleshoot, and implement fixes to maintain platform stability and availability
- Work closely with DevOps, security, and data engineering teams to align platform solutions with business goals
- Document processes, platform configurations, and architecture to enhance team knowledge and onboarding
Benefits
- health and welfare benefits
- a 401(k) plan
- adoption assistance program
- educational assistance program
- flexible ways of working
- time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
