Senior Technical Specialist - API ManagementEngineering - Software (Information & Communication Technology)Full timeHere at BNZ, it's about more than just banking. We work together in an agile, energising environment to create innovative solutions through our promise: "If you can imagine a better future, let's find a way."The Engineering Product Domain exists to increase technology's capacity by streamlining and modernising the bank's products.Our mission is to equip teams with the guidance, tooling, and advice they need to deliver sustainable and scalable solutions, by offering engineering products built for the future.Within our domain sits the API Management team, providing a reliable, high-performance, and secure interface that empowers teams to develop and publish services easily.This role offers the opportunity to join a team of highly experienced API Engineers with deep expertise in Apigee and Kong, proven migration experience, and strong technical leadership skills. You'll work alongside experts driving migration projects to completion, shaping the long-term roadmap, and contributing hands-on while supporting other engineers in their work.This role can be based in Auckland or Wellington. It is a hybrid role with two days where you can work flexibly.What are 5 day-to-day tasks the person in this role will complete?Automation, Documentation, and Training:Develop automation tools, maintain accurate API documentation, and create educational resources for internal and external users.API Gateway Enhancements and Team Collaboration:Improve API gateway features and contribute to team discussions to drive innovation and resolve challenges.API Support (Rotational Basis):Troubleshoot API issues and assist internal customer teams with problem resolution and technical support.Agile Participation:Take part in sprint planning, standups, backlog grooming, and refinement to support team productivity.Cross-Team Collaboration:Work with other teams to align API features with business needs and participate in internal customer meetings.What is the team culture and environment like?The team fosters a collaborative and supportive culture, emphasising technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement. With a focus on hands-on work, mentorship, and driving impactful migrations, the team values innovation, automation, and creating user-centric solutions.What projects / work will the candidate be working on now and into the next year?The candidate will contribute to the final stages of an Apigee-to-Kong migration and the upcoming Axway-to-Kong migration. They will also play a key role in shaping the roadmap for future projects beyond these migrations.What technical skills are REQUIRED for this role?Looking for a candidate with a strong understanding of the API management lifecycle, API gateways (experience with Apigee or Kong is a big bonus), and API security, including AuthN, AuthZ, and OAuth2. Must have a solid grasp of how API consumer apps interact with APIs and identity providers (e.g., PING). Should be well-versed in DevOps, automation, and infrastructure as code, with experience in cloud-based products or services. Production support experience is a bonus, and the ability to hit the ground running is essential.
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