About this role
Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...
Position Summary:
The API Platform Engineer is responsible for designing, securing, implementing, deploying and monitoring APIs on the Apigee platform. They will automate the creation and deployment of APIs and works with the development teams to help create open API specifications that automate tools usage. Participates on the team responsible for building REST API’s to provide the foundation for designing a single interface into GFS data.
What you will do:
Use an enterprise deployment of API’s via API Management Platform to design, secure, implement, deploy, and monitor APIs.
Develop and maintain tools that automate the creation and deployment of API Platform APIs based on Swagger or Open API specifications.
Work with development teams and API Architect to create an API strategy appropriate for their needs.
Knowledge and utilization of Gitlab, CI/CD pipelines and Google Cloud Platform
Support development teams by designing and developing API Platform APIs for enterprise shared flows, occasionally for the teams’ needs and partner with the teams to create APIs on their own using the automation tools you maintain.
Monitor performance of critical APIs in production and show development teams how to monitor the APIs that their applications interface with.
Always automate solutions.
Train Developers on how to use the tooling in creation of Apigee proxies.
Write clear documentation for how custom APIs are designed and implemented.
Maintain documentation on how to use the automated tooling on the API Platform.
Document implemented security controls.
Learn. Research unfamiliar tools/technology/code, find new technology to improve the value of Apigee proxies in the organization.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
When you will work:
Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm EST
Remote or Hybrid schedule
What you will bring to the table:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field required.
Five or more years of work experience in Information Technology to include designing and developing REST APIs using API gateway products and API Traffic Management required.
Experience with Apigee, gateway security, API Security, Gitlab, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Logging, Terraform, API Testing using REST client (i.e Postman), Load Balancers, Shell Script.
Testing Automation experience preferred
DevOps workflows using tools like GitLab, Jenkins and others preferred
Understanding of OAuth2 and Certificate-based Security.
Ability to create critical or custom APIs by hand and add any complex design business logic required.
Must have good written and verbal communication skills as well as good organizational and problem-solving capabilities.
Must have the ability to multi-task, prioritize and be able to work independently or within a team environment.
Ability to develop solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation, and ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives.
BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!
Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [email protected] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.
Other facts
About Gordon Food Service
We’ve grown to become the largest family-operated broadline food service distributor in North America by upholding the same business approach since 1897—being passionately committed to the people we serve. We believe in the power of good food—to bring people together and make moments special. Every product, every order, and every decision we make is inspired by the people on the other side of the plate.
We distribute to foodservice operators throughout the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast and Southwest regions of the U.S. and coast to coast in Canada.
Our company also operates more than 170 Gordon Food Service Stores, which are open to the public and provide the benefits of restaurant-quality products and friendly, knowledgeable service. Gordon Food Service Stores do not charge a membership fee.
Gordon Food Service Stores are the primary supplier for many small foodservice operators, including: restaurants, churches, daycare providers, caterers, event planners, and other small businesses.
We offer a broad range of employment opportunities throughout our corporate offices, distribution centers, and retail stores. We have a strong commitment to our employees and foster an environment that promotes internal growth, training, and career development opportunities.
Gordon Food Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
What you'll do
- The API Platform Engineer is responsible for designing, securing, implementing, deploying, and monitoring APIs on the Apigee platform. They will also automate the creation and deployment of APIs and collaborate with development teams to create open API specifications.
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