Sr. Software Engineer - API Development & Data Engineering (Remote)

Tealium

2d • $140,000 - $185,000 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in API development, API management platforms (particularly Gravitee), and identity management protocols. This role requires a dynamic individual who can design and maintain robust API infrastructure while managing complex data transformation workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in backend and API development
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Gravitee API Management Platform (or similar platforms like Apigee, Kong)
• 2+ years of experience designing and implementing ETL processes and data pipelines
• Experience with SCIM protocol for identity management and user provisioning
• Experience implementing authentication and authorization systems in production at scale (multi‑tenant, multi‑region preferred)
• Experience collaborating with multiple product/feature teams, setting technical standards, and guiding API design reviews.
• Experience with observability tooling (metrics, tracing, logging) as it applies to API platforms.
• Expert in API design patterns, RESTful principles, and GraphQL
• Proficient in backend languages such as Java, Python, or Node.js
• Strong experience with Gravitee APIM (API design, policies, analytics, gateway management)
• Solid experience with ETL processes, data transformation, and pipeline orchestration
• Familiarity with SCIM 2.0 protocol and identity provisioning workflows
• Experience with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and data encryption methods
• Proficiency with data pipeline tools (Apache Airflow, Kafka, or similar)
• Knowledge of authentication/authorization protocols (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, SCIM)
• Cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
• API management and gateway solutions (Gravitee required)
• ETL and data pipeline tools (Apache Airflow, Kafka, NiFi, Talend, or similar)
• Version control systems like Git
• CI/CD pipelines
• Identity management and SSO platforms
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on root cause analysis and continuous improvement for platform reliability
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills

Responsibilities

• API Development & Management
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable multi‑tenant, scalable RESTful and GraphQL APIs
• Implement and manage API gateway solutions using Gravitee API Management Platform, including policies, plugins, and multi‑environment configurations
• Develop API documentation, versioning strategies, and lifecycle management as part of a centralized API governance model (standards, review, and deprecation policies)
• Optimize API performance, rate limiting, and caching strategies
• Implement API security best practices including OAuth 2.0, JWT, and API key management in collaboration with our security team
• Implement and manage SCIM (System for Cross-domain Identity Management) protocols for user provisioning and identity synchronization across Tealium’s core platforms and strategic integrations
• Backend Engineering
• Build and maintain scalable backend systems supporting API infrastructure
• Integrate various services and third-party APIs to enhance functionality
• Ensure backend infrastructure is optimized for performance, reliability, and scalability
• Implement security measures to protect data and applications
• Data Engineering & ETL
• Design, build, and maintain efficient ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines with privacy controls
• Develop data transformation logic to support business requirements and analytics
• Ensure data integrity, quality, and accessibility while maintaining privacy standards
• Develop and optimize database schemas with appropriate data masking and encryption
• Manage data warehousing solutions with privacy-preserving techniques
• Implement data validation and quality checks throughout ETL processes

Benefits

• Employees are eligible to receive an annual bonus and stock options.
• Employees and their families are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Employees have the option to enroll in our 401k plan and are eligible to receive contributions for company matching.
• Employees are eligible for flexible paid time-off and extended paid parental leave.
• We offer 11 paid holidays annually
• We offer 15 hours of paid work time for volunteer activities and programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees