API/Integrations Lead

Position Summary The API / Integrations Lead owns the design, development, and operational support of enterprise APIs and integration services. This is a hands‑on technical leadership role – building scalable, secure, and reliable APIs while coordinating offshore delivery teams and collaborating with application, cloud, security, DevOps, and business stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead design and development of RESTful APIs and integration services. Own API specifications (Open API/Swagger) and enforce standards across teams. Provide technical leadership, code reviews, and mentoring to offshore developers. Configure and manage the API platform (Azure API Management) – security policies, traffic management, and versioning. Integrate APIs with backend systems, cloud services, and third‑party platforms. Drive CI/CD automation and DevOps practices. Serve as the onshore escalation point for production incidents and root‑cause analysis. Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to deliver production‑ready solutions. Required Qualifications 8+ years in software/integration engineering. 3+ years in a lead or senior API/integration role. Experience in enterprise‑scale environments with production SLA ownership. Experience leading and coordinating offshore delivery teams. Technical Skills Hands‑on with .NET or Python and Azure services (Functions, API Management). Strong grasp of RESTful design, API versioning, and integration patterns (event‑driven, messaging). Solid knowledge of OAuth2 / OpenID Connect authentication and JSON/XML data formats. Experience with SQL/NoSQL backends, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices. Familiarity with monitoring and observability tooling for distributed systems. Experience integrating AI/LLM capabilities into APIs (RAG, prompt design, guardrails). Experience with MCPs and other AI native technologies will be a huge plus. Mandatory Hands‑on experience with Claude Code, Codex or something similar. Professional Skills Strong technical leadership with an ownership mindset. Clear communicator with solid stakeholder management. Comfortable working independently and making sound technical decisions. Collaborative across cross‑functional teams. Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field (required). Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or related discipline (preferred). EEO & Equal Opportunity Statement Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities. The target salary range for this position is $112,000.00 – $140,000.00 annually. Full‑time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits. Pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ryan Specialty, LLC