Senior API Engineer, New York

Overview:
Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. We provide Property & Casualty insurance products and services through a nationwide network of independent agents and brokers. Our companies are all rated A+ “Superior” by AM Best (the leading independent insurance rating organization) and ultimately owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway group – one of the financially strongest organizations in the world! Headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA, we employ over 1,000 individuals (and growing) and have offices across the country. Our vision is to be a leading small business insurance provider nationwide.

 

Founded upon an exceptional culture and led by a collaborative and inclusive management team, our company’s success is grounded in our core values:  accountability, service, integrity, empowerment, and diversity. We are always in search of talented individuals to join our team and embark on an exciting career path!

 

Benefits:

We are an equal opportunity employer that strives to maintain a work environment that is welcoming and enriching for all. You’ll be surprised by all we have to offer!

Competitive compensation

Healthcare benefits package that begins on first day of employment

401K retirement plan with company match

Enjoy generous paid time off to support your work-life balance plus 9 ½ paid holidays

Up to 6 weeks of parental and bonding leave

Hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)

Longevity awards (every 5 years of employment, receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation)

Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment

Numerous opportunities for continued training and career advancement

And much more!

Responsibilities:
The Senior API Engineer will lead our organization's API strategy for GUARD's platform, overseeing the development, maintenance, and scalability of robust API solutions. This role invoices managing the full API life-cycle, enduring seamless integration and setting best practices. They will also provide technical leadership and stay updated on industry trends to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.  The position can be located in either NYC or Parsippany, NJ.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Assist in establishing, documenting, and ensuring adherence to GUARD's cloud-first API strategy and RESTful development standards

Design and develop reusable APIs, leveraging .NET and Azure technologies, for use by our agents, partners, and internal developers.

Maintain or enhance existing APIs as required

Author API documentation for use by internal and external customers

Write clean, maintainable, testable, secure, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards

Continuously monitor API usage and metrics to detect issues and ensure optimal speed and scalability

Advise API client application developers during integration

Design and automate unit, integration, and end-to-end tests

Collaborate with business stakeholders to ensure API solutions satisfy organizational needs

Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field

10+ years of software engineering experience, with 5+ years using C#

5+ years of experience designing and developing robust, RESTful APIs

Deep understanding of HTTP, REST, and OpenAPI

Skilled in using Azure API services such as Functions, API Management, and API Center

Experience leveraging OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect for API security

Thorough understanding of API security risks and hardening techniques

Familiarity with SOAP web services

Expertise in using SQL to efficiently query large datasets

Exposure to NoSQL databases

Proficient in using Git for version control, including tasks such as branching, merging, and collaborative workflows

Experience with .NET and API testing tools and frameworks

Proven experience using common design patterns to structure solutions

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Salary Range

$(phone number removed)-$(phone number removed) USD with a performance base bonus

The successful candidate is expected to work in one of our offices 3 days per week and also be available for travel as required.

The annual base salary range posted represents a broad range of salaries around the U.S. and is subject to many factors including but not limited to credentials, education, experience, geographic location, job responsibilities, performance, skills and/or training.