Lead Applications Developer - API Management Tools

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Job Description:

Job Summary:

Lead Applications Developer will be responsible for providing technical leadership for API management and modernization initiatives. This includes building innovative automation/tooling for governing APIs at scale including cataloging/discovery, lifecycle management, dev portal, pipeline automation, , etc.

This position provides leadership in full systems life cycle management (e.g., analyses, technical requirements, design, coding, testing, implementation of systems and applications software, etc.) to ensure delivery is on time and within budget. He/She directs component and data architecture design, technology planning, and testing for Applications Development (AD) initiatives to meet business requirements and ensure compliance. This position develops and leads AD project activities and integrations. He/She guides teams to ensure effective communication and achievement of objectives. This position researches and supports the integration of emerging technologies. He/She provides knowledge and support for applications’ development, integration, and maintenance. This position leads junior team members with project related activities and tasks. He/She guides and influences department and project teams. This position facilitates collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Build and manage API Governance tools for cataloging, discovery, lifecycle management, etc.
• Provide thought leadership in API design best practices
• Research emerging trends in APIs, Microservices and legacy modernization
• Leads systems analysis and design.
• Leads design and development of applications.
• Develops and ensures creation of application documents.
• Defines and produces integration builds.
• Monitors emerging technology trends.
• Leads maintenance and support.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or International equivalent
• Bachelor's Degree or International equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field - Preferred

OTHER CRITERIA:

SALARY GRADE: 30E

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Employee Type:

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria:

Employer will not sponsor visas for position. UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/nationalorigin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.