API Integration Specialist

General Summary

This position will be responsible for integrating and maintaining APIs that support various platforms including internally or externally hosted applications, web, and third-party services. This position will have a key role in ensuring seamless data exchange between internal applications and third-party services with an emphasis on optimizing API performance for reliability and scalability.

Essential Functions

• Design, implement, and manage API integrations between third-party/off-the-shelf applications and internal applications using MuleSoft Anypoint Platform.
• Build and configure connections to various data sources, internal applications, and cloud-based platforms via APIs.
• Collaborate with front-end users, API owners, and other IT Teams to understand integration requirements and translate them into scalable solutions.
• Support lifecycle development including analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Monitor API performance, logs, and error handling to ensure system reliability.
• Adhere to the Bank’s procedures and ensure development and deployment align to internal Change Management policies.
• Ensure APIs meet security, compliance, and regulatory standards.
• Create technical documentation that provides details on how the systems are in support of business processes and meet audit standards.
• Optimize APIs for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Learn and apply best practices in API security and authentication.
• Analyze, interpret, and efficiently apply changes to existing code.
• Utilize Azure DevOps for API deployment, version control, and CI/CD support.

Qualifications

• Education: BS / MS in computer science, software engineering, or a related field is preferred, but not required.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in API development or systems integration experience required.
• Hands-on experience with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, including API Manager and Exchange.
• Proficient in creating API specifications and documentation using RAML or Swagger/Open API/Postman.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, API versioning, and automated testing frameworks (e.g., Azure DevOps) is a plus.

Skills/Abilities

• The ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple integration projects simultaneously.
• Understanding of API security principles and encryption protocols.
• Familiarity with one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript) is a plus.
• Able to follow technical instructions and contribute to documentation.
• Eagerness for learning new tools, technologies, and integration patterns.
• Familiarity with data formats such as JSON and XML.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn.
• A passion for staying on top of technology trends to keep up with emerging technologies.
• Proficiency in software development methodology and release process.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Other Details

Pay: $37.02 – $43.27 / hour, Pay determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

Benefits: Cathay Bank offers a competitive benefits package which includes coverage for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health saving account (HSA) with company contributions, voluntary coverages, and 401(k).

Contact Information: For accommodation requests, please contact Mickey Hsu, FVP, Employee Relations Manager, at (626) 582-7370 or mickey.hsu@cathaybank.com.