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API Engineer
MassMutual
Software Engineering
Multiple locations
Posted on Jan 14, 2025
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated senior API engineer with a passion to learn new technologies and lead delivery scrum teams. You will work with fellow engineers and enterprise stakeholders to develop API’s for the various data driven systems we have to help us transform the insurance industry.
The Team
The API Delivery team is a global team comprised of a diverse group of engineers. This is a team of motivated problem solvers that prioritize customer needs above all else. We value accountability, agility, and the ability to show courage, even in the most difficult situations. We foster a collaborative culture where knowledge-sharing and continuous learning are encouraged
The Impact:
The successful applicant will be expected to quickly learn new cutting-edge technologies, technical concepts, and complex problem spaces. The applicant must possess a solid understanding of computer science fundamentals, including database fundamentals and web-based API’s enabling business applications and usage at scale.
- Design and develop API’s using REST, in Python, Node.js, and Java to provide data integration functionality for the diverse financial and life insurance data
- Work with the different company business units to map and integrate disparate data from a variety of source systems using API microservices pattern
- Work closely with a team of highly skilled data and API engineers to help connect and integrate webservices across the enterprise
- Mentor and guide the development efforts of other team members
- Be self-supportive in collaborating with your peers to effectively deliver robust solutions for the business
- Write tested, robust code that can be quickly moved into production
- Work seamlessly in an agile environment with engineers, product managers, business analysts, and designers to understand end-user requirements
- Support-what-you-build, including monitoring, performance tuning, and responding to incidents
The Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in computer science, engineering or related technical field
- 8+ years of experience with application development, including API, testing, and automation experience using at least one of the following languages – Python, Java, JavaScript
- 5+ years of experience in writing SQL
- 3+ years of experience with Cloud Technologies, preferably AWS
The Ideal Qualifications
- Master’s degree in computer science or engineering.
- Advanced proficiency in Node.js
- Advanced Database design and administration
- Experience with the following:
- Spring Framework
- Application security best practices
- Software and system architecture
- Design and prototyping
- Open source web application frameworks (Node.js / Play etc.)
- Unit test frameworks (scala test / mocha / junit / jasmine etc.)
- Developing RESTful APIs and API Gateway integration (Kong / Apigee etc.)
- Continuous integration server(s) (Jenkins / TeamCity / GoCD etc.) and continuous deployments
- Experience working in an agile environment and collaborating with the team to solve technical challenges using rapid and iterative development
- Superior communication skills with the ability to work directly with business partners
What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team
- Regular collaboration with the API Delivery team
- Focused one-on-one time with your manager
- Access to mentorship opportunities
- Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups
- Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms
- Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits
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Salary Range:
$144,800.00-$190,000.00At MassMutual, we focus on ensuring fair equitable pay, by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees. Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component.
Why Join Us.
We’ve been around since 1851. During our history, we’ve learned a few things about making sure our customers are our top priority. In order to meet and exceed their expectations, we must have the best people providing the best thinking, products and services. To accomplish this, we celebrate an inclusive, vibrant and diverse culture that encourages growth, openness and opportunities for everyone. A career with MassMutual means you will be part of a strong, stable and ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits. And your voice will always be heard.
We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company owned by our policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to put customers first. It’s more than our company structure – it’s our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources, and rely on each other when it counts. At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.
MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.
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At MassMutual, we focus on ensuring fair, equitable pay by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees. Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component. For more information about our extensive benefits offerings please check out our Total Rewards at a Glance.