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Company: Strategic Data Systems Business Solutions

Location: Cincinnati, OH 45238

Description:

16th September, 2024

Engineer Level 2
For more than three decades, Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been a software consultancy firm specializing in strategy, technology, and business transformation for Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized firms, and startups. At SDS, we empower our development teams to address our clients' critical business challenges by leveraging cutting edge technologies. If you seek a workplace where your contributions are truly appreciated, then SDS is the company for you. Join us today to work alongside fellow development specialists and become a crucial part of our dynamic and cohesive community.

What You'll Do
TheAPI Solutions Engineer (SE) role is a technical solution engineer who works with internal and external partners to facilitate API Platform onboarding and API consumption. The SE will collaborate with the API Engineering team(s), Technical Writers and Product Management to help clarify and prioritize partner needs and help foster an environment for ongoing strategic success of the Kroger API initiative.

What You'll Need

  • Understanding of Restful API standards and development.
  • Knowledge of OAuth2 authentication and authorization.
  • Past development experience using OAuth2 security both as consumer and API provider.
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Experience with troubleshooting and solving problems.
Responsibilities:

  • Primary responsibility is to work with development teams to implement OAuth2 security via the Kroger API Platform and API offerings.
  • Collaborate with API Platform teams to manage interactions with the client's/provider's development staff on API capabilities, use cases, and technical solutions.
  • Assist clients in onboarding to the platform and API gateway.
  • Develop tooling and automation around manual consulting process
  • Work with clients to understand their use cases and provide guidance
  • Collaborate with technical writers to create API documentation, tutorials, and demo applications.
  • Provide examples and sample code to client developers as needed ??
  • Act as a liaison with gateway engineers to assist with development team questions and troubleshooting problems.


Additional notes from HM
Team is comprised of several components - Evangelization of API strategy across organization, API documentation, Consulting

Top 3 skills -
Strong experience with Restful API's
Strong experience with OAuth Authentication and Authorization Principals including JWTs, Scopes, Claims
Strong coding and automation skills
Process automation experience
Experience as a senior developer
Soft Skills Needed -Ability to interact with a wide array of audiences (technical and non technical)
Excellent communication skills
Experience with technical writing is a plus
Convey ideas and have spirited discussions respectfully
Team details ie. size, dynamics, locations - Team is Hybrid, Wed and Thursday in office
Work Location (in office, hybrid, remote) - Can be remote
Is travel required - No
Experience with Java and Kotlin is essential for this role. Proficiency in React and JavaScript is also a valuable asset. Approximately 50% of the role will involve hands-on programming.

What You'll Get

SDS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

  • Competitive base salary
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • Optional life and disability insurance provided
  • 401(k) with a company match and optional profit sharing
  • Paid vacation time
  • Paid Bench time
  • Training allowance offering
  • You'll be eligible to earn referral bonuses!

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