AddressThe Role
We`re all about creating a Home for Success for our students, using technology and data to empower them to find their home, their tribe and have a great stay with us through their studies.
Fast Paced. Innovative. Curious. Inspiring. Inclusive. Providing a home for 74,000 students in more than 170 buildings, the success of our customers, colleagues and partnerships are the measure of our work; we take our goals seriously, knocking them out of the park whilst having fun and helping each other grow. Prop-tech is an exciting sector and you`ll be part of a team that is redefining the end-to-end experience for our customers and introducing new ways to add value through products, technology and data. Our ambition is to run the best platforms and experiences in the sector and we`re investing in people and technology. Building an inclusive team that is diverse is essential- it`s what makes us, US. We`re passionate about building a team that respects, celebrates, and thrives from, the different experiences diversity of thought can bring. Whether you`re interested in Marketing, Digital, CRM, Property Maintenance, Robotics and Automation, DevOps, Cloud and Data Engineering, Smart Building and IOT - or all of it! - there`s a place for you in our Technology Team. We`re here to make a difference across the board.
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled API Engineer Tech Lead to join our dynamic and innovative team. As the API Engineer Tech Lead, you will be responsible for leading a team of API engineers in the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of robust and scalable APIs. You will play a crucial role in shaping the API architecture, ensuring adherence to best practices, and driving the technical direction of API development within the organisation.
What You`ll Be Doing
- Lead and mentor a team of API engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
- Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and development processes for API development.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, product owners, and architects to define API requirements and specifications.
- Design scalable and efficient API architectures that align with business objectives and support future scalability.
- Take a hands-on approach in coding and implementing APIs, ensuring the team follows best practices in API development.
- Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality, identify areas for improvement, and ensure adherence to established standards.
- Create and maintain comprehensive API documentation, including API specifications, usage guides, and code documentation.
- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in API development.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of API development processes.
- Help assess future API management and integration tools, vetting capabilities against requirements and performing validation activities as required.
What We`re Looking for in You
- A Self Starter who isn`t afraid to approach Stakeholders and get involved.
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a technical lead in API development.
- Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or Node.js.
- In-depth knowledge of API design principles, RESTful architecture, and microservices.
- Knowledge and experience of low code API technologies such as Boomi and SnapLogic.
- Experience with API testing, versioning, and documentation tools.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
What You`ll Get in Return
- An annual bonus so you can share in the company`s success
- 25 days` paid holiday
- Pension - based on how much you save, we`ll contribute 1% more
- Flexible working opportunities
- Shared Parental Leave - 18 weeks full pay
- Other benefits include, ShareSave, Bike to Work, Charity Match, amazing discounts and more!
About Unite Students
Founded in 1991, Unite Students is a FTSE 100 business and the UK`s leading provider of purpose-built student accommodation. You can find us in 25 leading university towns and cities, with 74,000 students calling US home! We are driven by our values, culture, and a commitment to develop diverse and inclusive teams, filled with positive energy and new ideas.
Instinctive inclusion. We know that to create and maintain a happy healthy organisation, we have to work hard to ensure inclusion isn`t just what we do but who we are.
People make Unite Students. Employees, students and neighbours all contribute to building environments where we can all thrive.
Room for Everyone
We`re proud to be an employer that embraces individuality, and we`re passionate about building inclusive teams. We focus on creating a collaborative culture where you can be you, where your voice is heard, and where you can truly belong. We take great pride in being rated Gold Investors in People and are constantly striving to provide the highest standard of learning and development opportunities and professional pathways for our people. Building a home for success, for both our employees and students, requires exceptional people with a passion for creating room for everyone, doing what`s right, keeping US safe, and raising the bar. Join us as we build better experiences for students that live with us.
We are US.
