Position SummaryThe 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.
What will your job entail?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, 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 QualificationsExperience- 8+ years in software/integration engineering; 3+ years in a lead or senior API/integration role.
- Enterprise-scale environments with production SLA ownership.
- 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).
- *****Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time*****
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. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.
How We Support Our TeammatesRyan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, and emotional well-being goals. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days, Ryan offers paid parental leave, mental health services and more.
The target salary range for this position is $112,000.00 - $140,000.00 annually.
The wage range for this role considers many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, and market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits. For additional information on Ryan Specialty Total Rewards, visit our website https://benefits.ryansg.com/.
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