Senior API Engineer

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies provide Property & Casualty insurance products and services through a nationwide network of independent agents/brokers.  Our companies are all rated A+ “Superior” by AM Best (the leading independent insurance rating organization) and ultimately owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway group – one of the financially strongest organizations in the world!  Headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA, we employ over 1,000 individuals (and growing) and have offices across the country.  Our vision is to be the leading small business insurance provider nationwide.

Founded upon an exceptional culture and led by a collaborative and inclusive management team, our company’s success is grounded in our core values:  accountability, service, integrity, empowerment, and diversity.  We are always in search of talented individuals to join our team and embark on an exciting career path!

BENEFITS

We are an equal opportunity employer that strives to maintain a work environment that is welcoming and enriching for all.   You’ll be surprised by all we have to offer! 

• Competitive compensation
• Healthcare benefits package that begins on first day of employment
• 401K retirement plan with company match and profit sharing
• Generous paid vacation and sick time
• Hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days from home)
• Work/life balance schedule – no nights or weekends/closed for all major holidays
• Longevity awards (every 5 years of employment receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation)
• Tuition reimbursement after six months of employment
• Numerous opportunities for continued training and career advancement
• And much more!

BH GUARD currently offers an excellent opportunity for a Business Process Engineer to guide our next stage of growth at Berkshire Hathaway Guard Insurance Companies. The position can be located in either Wilkes-Barre, PA, Philadelphia, PA, or Parsippany, NJ.

The Senior API Engineer will lead our organization's API strategy for GUARD's platform, overseeing the development, maintenance, and scalability of robust API solutions. This role invoices managing the full API life-cycle, enduring seamless integration and setting best practices. They will also provide technical leadership and stay updated on industry trends to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge. 

Key Responsibilities:

• • Assist in establishing, documenting, and ensuring adherence to GUARD's cloud-first API strategy and RESTful development standards
  • Design and develop reusable APIs, leveraging .NET and Azure technologies, for use by our agents, partners, and internal developers.
  • Maintain or enhance existing APIs as required
  • Author API documentation for use by internal and external customers
  • Write clean, maintainable, testable, secure, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards
  • Continuously monitor API usage and metrics to detect issues and ensure optimal speed and scalability
  • Advise API client application developers during integration
  • Design and automate unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to ensure API solutions satisfy organizational needs

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with 5+ years using C#
• 5+ years of experience designing and developing robust, RESTful APIs
• Deep understanding of HTTP, REST, and OpenAPI
• Skilled in using Azure API services such as Functions, API Management, and API Center
• Experience leveraging OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect for API security
• Thorough understanding of API security risks and hardening techniques
• Familiarity with SOAP web services
• Expertise in using SQL to efficiently query large datasets
• Exposure to NoSQL databases
• Proficient in using Git for version control, including tasks such as branching, merging, and collaborative workflows
• Experience with .NET and API testing tools and frameworks
• Proven experience using common design patterns to structure solutions
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal