API Engineer III

Innovate here. And see your ideas come to life.It's an exciting time to work in tech at Edward Jones. We are making massive investments in emerging technologies to improve how we work with our clients and with each other. Relationships are the focus of our business model. And working in Technology here means using your skills to build, deliver and maintain the technologies that enable us to deepen and support those relationships. The best part? We develop and create our own industry-leading solutions internally. And you can be a part of it. Working with emerging new technologies. Creating platforms, programs and experiences that change how we work together - and support our client-first focus. Changing the future of our firm, the industry and the advisor-client relationship.Job OverviewPosition Schedule: Full-TimeIn 2022, Edward Jones invested $ 1 billion in technology infrastructure, digital initiatives, and virtual business enablement tools. We're currently in the test-and-learn phase and are looking for talented, motivated professionals, that want to be part of this transformational journey. Cloud-based architecture and modern technical capabilities will enable us to grow our impact while providing the best client experience possible.You may be surprised to know that Edward Jones employs hundreds of software developers - all focused on creating world-class experiences for our clients and branch offices. If you've considered Edward Jones in the past, it's time to take another look. We are embracing a modern, cloud-based architecture and are looking for exceptional individuals who want to be a part of that future.The mission of the API Office is to empower the Edward Jones Digital community to design, create and maintain impactful API Products by providing API consulting, promoting API lifecycle standards and best practices, and leading the execution of the API Strategy to improve on the Firm's API maturity model. As an API Solution Architect within the API Office Services Team, you will be accountable for strategizing and solutioning API products and services that will enable the developer community to deliver quality APIs and reduce time to market.As an API Developer in the API Office, you must be able to design solutions based on API-First approach and have a strong focus on developer experience. The solutions you develop must be secure, scalable, maintainable, and in alignment with portfolio objectives. You must combine advanced technical skills with interpersonal skills as you will collaborate with cross-functional teams across the organization.What you will do• Lead the planning, design, development, and implementation of RESTful APIs to comply with Edward Jones RESTful API Standards, that meets requirements and technical specifications and has a strong focus on consumer experience.• Develop and maintain comprehensive API documentation for internal and external developers.• Develop and maintain comprehensive user documentation for consumers of API Office services.• Work in an agile delivery team to break down stories and deliver functionality in sprints.• Implement and enforce authentication, authorization, and security protocols to protect data.• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship on the business impact of the systems supported, technical systems design, and API development best practices.• Conduct code walkthroughs to ensure the quality of programs developed by team.• Participate in the team's on-call support rotation.At Edward Jones, we value and respect our associates and their contributions, and we recognize individual efforts through a rewards program that promotes a long-term career, financial security and well-being. Visit our career site to learn more about our total compensation approach, which in addition to base salary, typically includes benefits, bonuses and profit sharing. The salary range for this role is based on national data and actual pay is based on skills, experience, education, and other relevant factors for a potential new associate:Hiring Minimum: $81750Hiring Maximum: $139194Skills/RequirementsWhat You'll Need• 5+ years of experience developing and supporting scalable applications/API solutions.• 5+ years of experience with HTTP based system integrations• 5+ years of development experience in web services development• Strong problem solving, debugging and communication skills.• Demonstrated ability and experience in the entire service development life cycle: design, implementation, deployment, and monitoring.• Proven experience in designing APIs using Open API Specification.• Proven experience working with an API Management platform.• Proven experience implementing CI/CD automation and using software development tools such GitHub• Proven knowledge of API security standards, including but not limited to OAuth2.0/OpenID Connect• Excellent verbal and written communication• Strong analytical, quantitative, problem solving and organizational skills.• Proven experience with Java, Spring Boot, Thymeleaf, CSS, and JavaScript• Proven experience developing in MuleSoft• Proven experience using Agile product development methodsPreferred Qualifications:• Demonstrate problem solving and debugging skills• Ability to learn and grasp concepts quickly in a fast-paced environment• Experience designing APIs with consumer-driven design approach.• Experience with contract testing• Experience with API mocking• MuleSoft Certified Developer• Experience with Node.js• Experience with Rust Programming Language• *Candidates that live within in a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with a preference for Tuesday through Thursday. ***Awards & AccoladesAt Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward JonesCheck out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward JonesAbout UsJoin a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 8 million clients and 19,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we're proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report.1Fortune 500, published June 2023, data as of December 2022. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.#LI-HO