Company Overview

At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), we’re not only changing the way we treat cancer, but also the way the world thinks about it. By working together and pushing forward with innovation and discovery, we’re driving excellence and improving outcomes.
 
For the 28th year, MSK has been named a top hospital for cancer by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be on Becker’s Healthcare list as one of the 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare in 2018, as well as one of Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Best Place to Work for 2018. We’re treating cancer, one patient at a time. Join us and make a difference every day.

Job Description

Are you passionate about technology and playing a key role in redefining the future of cancer care?

Join MSK’s API Platform team as we meet the challenge of cancer care as it defines a new model of care in the digital age.  The API Platform team will enable our toolmakers to meet this challenge. 

The candidate will be able to plan, design and build an API connecting to backend services or systems of record/insight.   The candidate will have a good understanding of what makes for good API design and will be able to execute on that design using our API Connect and App Connect Toolset.

The candidate should also have a good understanding of API Lifecycle management as we take it from design, creation, management, versioning, deprecation and retirement.  A deep understanding of API Security and authentication models is required.

The API Integration Architect/Developer will help enable MSK to execute on its vision for leading cancer care in the new digital age.  Are you up for the challenge?

What you'll do:

• Will architect and develop APIs connecting to backend services or creating an API from scratch.  Ability to use design first approach to APIs regardless of what the backend system is producing.
• Create not just low-level APIs but higher levels APIs that encapsulate and abstract complexity for the consumers.  The architect/developer will leverage IBM API Connect to create APIs to backend services. 
• Build backend services using IBM App Connect.  Leverage the App Connect tool to build backend services which can then be published as APIs using API Connect.
• Build and publish APIs using IBM API Connect and design the logical topologies that include catalogues, spaces, plans and products.
• Present and lead discussions at Application Developer Communities of Practice meetups.
• Collaborates in an agile team with API Developers, Architects and Engineers.

Who you are:

• Developer or Architect with previous experience building APIs with a thorough understanding of API design principals.  Hands on experience with XML, YAML, XSLT, JSON and Swagger Definition files.
• Well-versed in API Security and different authentication models including SAML, OAuth 2.0 & OIDC.
• Good understanding of integration and architecture.  Experience with system integration and when to use what patterns of integration.  Exposure to queues and KAFKA Event streaming is a plus.
• Experience in AWS or Azure Cloud development & deployment models and architecture with CI/CD exposure.
• Experience using different scripting languages and comfortable working in both Linux & Windows OS systems.
• Bachelor’s Degree

Location

NYC - Midtown East near Grand Central

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages | Generous Vacation, Sick time + 12 holidays to recharge & refuel | Internal Career Mobility & Performance Consulting | Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA & Dependent Care | 403b retirement savings plan match | Tuition Reimbursement | 12 Weeks Maternity/Paternity & Adoption Assistance | Commuter Spending Account | Fitness Discounts & Wellness Program | Resource Networks | Life Insurance & Disability | Remote Flexibility

We believe in communication, transparency, and thinking beyond your 8-hour day @ MSK. It’s important to us that you have a sense of impact, community, work/life balance and personal well-being to be and feel your best.

Our Hiring Process

You read the ad, agree it sounds like a great fit & apply -> Talent Acquisition contacts you to schedule a phone interview if your profile aligns and/or start the process with a tech assessment, max 45 min online -> after speaking with the Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will connect with the Hiring Manager by phone or video call -> if your experience is a fit, you will move forward to an on-site visit with the team -> post-interview feedback -> ideally an offer! -> reference check & onboarding -> orientation & official welcome to MSK

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Closing

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.  

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