API Integration Specialist

Responsibilities

• Partner with the business and product stakeholders to define functional and technical specifications.
• Evaluate various integration options and design integration standards.
• Prototype and deploy integration solutions.
• Support partner vendors as they build workflows leveraging APIs.
• Review vendor API documentation and develop integration plans in alignment with client needs.
• Configure Single Sign On connections using OAuth, SAML, and CAS.
• Evaluate existing integration tools and solutions (i.e. iPaaS).
• Provide recommendations for implementing new tools, re-implementing existing solutions, or building enhancements to current environment.
• Participate in business requirement gathering sessions; collaborate with the various delivery teams on translating business requirements into technical requirements; participate in technical designs and test planning.
• Investigate and resolve issues with existing integration workflows and develop documentation for current and future integrations.
• Participate in feasibility analysis and discussions with Software Developers and other Subject Matter Experts.
• Use monitoring tools to assess integration performance, accuracy, and respond to errors.
• Assess data access and privacy concerns, and design solutions which protect sensitive data.
• Effectively leverage APIs through documentation with code snippets; developer portal updates; interactive training sessions.
• Collaborate with the QA team on developing integration tests to validate solution architecture.
• Work with API Specialists and Architects to standardize API implementation approaches.
• Protect all client and bank information confidentially and follow all company policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in API integration and workflow management.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience with integration tools such as iPaaS, API management platforms, and configuration of Single Sign-On (SSO) systems.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, SOAP, and web services.
• Knowledge of OAuth, SAML, and CAS protocols.
• Experience with API documentation, developer portals, and interactive training sessions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with business stakeholders and technical teams.
• Experience with monitoring tools and assessing integration performance.
• Experience with data access and privacy concerns in API development.
• Understanding of bank regulatory requirements and policies.

Skills

• API Design and Implementation
• Integration Tools and iPaaS
• Single Sign-On (SSO) Configuration
• RESTful APIs and SOAP
• OAuth, SAML, and CAS Protocols
• API Documentation and Developer Portals
• Monitoring and Performance Assessment
• Data Access and Privacy Concerns
• Bank Regulatory Requirements and Policies

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) Plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Vacation, Paid Leave, and Holidays