Senior Manager, API Engineering: Become the Newest Member of the VF Family

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What will you do?

A day in the life of a Senior Manager, API Engineering at VF looks a little like this.

As a Senior Manager for the API engineering team, this role will bring technical and people leadership, team management and delivery responsibility for the API backlog.

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

• Manage, build out, and mentor a team of high performing API and API infra engineers.

• Set technical direction for building robust and scalable API products for end developers.

• Translate business requirements into technical specifications.

• Develop APIs to meet business requirements.

• Collaborate with front-end and back-end developers for seamless integration.

• Ensure APIs are secure by following the latest security standards

• Implement best practices for API development and maintenance.

• Troubleshoot and resolve API-related issues.

• Monitor API performance and optimize as needed.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and technologies.

• Continuously improve API architecture and processes.

• Document API designs, implementations, and usage guidelines.

• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback.

What do you need to succeed?

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your three years of experience with API development and an additional two years of leadership experience and professional achievements.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• 2+ years of leading a team in a team lead or management capacity with an emphasis on design and technical mentoring.

• 3+ years of experience in API development.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or Node.js.

• Experience with RESTful and SOAP APIs.

• Strong understanding of API security best practices.

• Familiarity with API management tools like Postman, Swagger, or Apigee.

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

• Knowledge of database technologies like SQL and NoSQL.

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Special Physical and/or Mental Requirements:

• You will be co-located with project teams, in a digital hub or at the relevant business location, with possible occasional travel.

• Hybrid Office Arrangement – 3 days per week in office, 2 days remote work

What do we offer you?

At VF, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.

To learn more about VF’s benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com (https://www4.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page_name=signon&co_num=30716&co_affid=vfcorp) and click “Looking to Join VF”.

To learn more about VF’s Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to www.vfc.com.

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

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Hiring Range :

$128,000.00 USD - $160,000.00 USD annually

Incentive Potential : This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation : You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

P lease note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com . VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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