API Developer / Information Technologist II

Working/Functional Title

API Developer

Position Summary

The Enterprise Services Integrations team is responsible for the design, development and support of data integrations which support a broad range of University applications.

Reporting to the Integrations team manager, the API Developer position will: 

Design integration specifications, workflows, and connectors for web service APIs;

Provides guidance, oversight, and administration of the full API lifecycle;

Design API verification plans and quality assurance procedures;

Oversee successful delivery of API-based integrations;

Michigan State University (MSU) is a top 100 global university located in East Lansing, three miles east of the state’s capitol. The MSU community includes more than 12,000 faculty, academic and support staff, as well as over 52,000 students. MSU offers an extensive benefits package to its employees including health care, prescription, and dental coverage, and a base retirement program with a University matching contribution, as well as basic life insurance. In addition, MSU offers educational benefits including a course fee courtesy program and educational assistance.  

MSU Information Technology provides the primary leadership for strategic, financial, and policy initiatives affecting information technology (IT) across MSU. MSU IT offers technology resources that support MSU’s mission of providing education, conducting research, and advancing engagement. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) are essential elements, vital to the culture MSU Information Technology endeavors to cultivate.  This includes providing opportunities and access for all people which incorporate differences of race, age, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, migratory status, disability/abilities, political affiliation, veteran status and socioeconomic background. 

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business or related information technology field, with coursework in an information technology specialization related to the area of employment; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in an information technology area related to the duties to be performed; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Three to five years of related and progressively more responsible work experience designing, building, and testing web service APIs; four year college degree; knowledge of industry best practices in API design; experience implementing system integrations using microservices; participation in communities of practice for API design strong and clear written and verbal communication skills; enthusiastic about giving and receiving feedback.

Experience with building APIs using Java Spring or Mulesoft Anypoint Platform; experience with API specification standard formats such as SOAP, RAML, or Swagger/OAS3; experience with Bamboo or similar CI/CD tools; experience translating requirements between clients and development teams.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions

Three professional references knowledgeable of your work. 

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

https://tech.msu.edu

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.