API Engineer

First Tech is a technology company focused on building, scaling, and delivering innovative digital platforms across financial services and other industries.

We combine technology, product expertise, and a deep understanding of customer needs to create solutions that simplify complex processes and deliver seamless digital experiences. Our platforms are designed to be scalable, reliable, and impactful, helping businesses and customers navigate the evolving digital landscape with confidence.

Founded with a vision to accelerate digital transformation, First Tech brings together strong engineering capabilities, product development expertise, and a culture of innovation to build modern solutions that address real-world challenges.

By partnering with forward-thinking businesses and developing technology-driven products, we aim to reshape industries and improve everyday experiences. We believe in creating an inclusive, collaborative environment where talented individuals are empowered to innovate, grow, and make a meaningful impact.

Job Purpose

As an API Integration Engineer, you will coordinate and support API integrations between the company, insurance providers, government entities, partners, and internal teams. You will translate business and technical requirements into clear actions, validate integrations through API and functional testing, and support the full integration life-cycle from onboarding through production go-live.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate API integrations with insurance companies, government entities, and external partners.
• Support partners throughout onboarding, testing, deployment, and production go-live.
• Review API specifications, data mappings, request and response structures, authentication, and validation rules.
• Perform API and functional testing using tools such as Postman and Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Validate end-to-end scenarios, error handling, business rules, and integration readiness.
• Troubleshoot integration issues and coordinate resolutions with internal and external teams.
• Track progress, dependencies, risks, and outstanding actions, providing clear updates and escalations.
• Support UAT, deployment coordination, and post-production verification.
• Create and maintain integration guidelines, test scenarios, checklists, and implementation documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve partner onboarding, testing, and internal integration processes.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience working with REST APIs, JSON, HTTP/HTTPS, API authentication, and web services.
• Experience in API testing, integration testing, QA, software testing, or technical integration support.
• Hands-on experience with Postman, Swagger/OpenAPI, or similar API testing tools.
• Strong understanding of API request and response structures, status codes, validation rules, and error handling.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigation skills.
• Experience coordinating multiple integrations and working with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate technical requirements clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and professional English communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Health and wellness support
• Career development and learning opportunities
• Exposure to high-impact projects and cross-functional teams
• A collaborative culture that encourages innovation and ownership

So, what does it really mean to work at First.Tech

We are building a company where people are empowered to do their best work and grow. Our culture is rooted in ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning.

As part of First Tech, you will be working in an environment that values innovation, speed, and impact, while giving you the opportunity to shape products that directly affect how people experience financial services.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome people from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply if this role excites you.