Senior API Engineer

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:

• 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 involves managing the full API life-cycle, ensuring 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 Wilkes-Barre, PA, Philadelphia, PA, 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 No
  
  SQL 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