Lead Integration Architect

biBerk is building a cloud-first, API driven, dynamic insurance platform that enables customers to purchase insurance policies directly online. Expanding our team, we are adding experienced software innovators to enhance our development efforts.

We are seeking a seasoned software development engineer and architect with deep expertise in third-party API integration. In this role, you will drive the design, development, and implementation of robust, scalable APIs that connect our core .NET services to external partners and platforms. You will own the end-to-end architecture, ensure best practices around security and performance, and mentor a team of developers to elevate our integration capabilities. You will be hands-on helping the team to deliver high-quality software solutions on schedule.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of third-party API integrations, covering authentication, data mapping, error handling, retry logic, and performance optimization
• Develop and maintain .NET-based integration components using C#
• Define and enforce API standards, including RESTful conventions, OpenAPI/Swagger specifications, and versioning strategies
• Collaborate with product owners, solution architects, and partner engineering teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Implement robust security measures such as OAuth2, JWT, certificate-based authentication, and encryption in transit and at rest
• Conduct code reviews, design reviews, and provide hands-on mentoring to ensure high code quality and adherence to architectural principles
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration issues, leveraging logging, tracing, and monitoring tools
• Document integration patterns, message flows, interface contracts, and operational runbooks
• Evaluate new technologies, frameworks, and integration patterns to improve reliability, scalability, and developer productivity

Qualifications

Required Experience:

• 7+ years of experience as a software developer, primarily using C#
• Proven track record designing and building high-throughput, secure, and maintainable APIs
• Deep understanding of RESTful design principles, OpenAPI, JSON, XML, and related serialization technologies
• Hands-on experience with API security protocols (OAuth2, JWT, mutual TLS) and threat mitigation techniques
• Strong grasp of common integration patterns such as request/response, publish/subscribe, event-driven, and batch processing
• Solid background in relational and NoSQL databases, as well as caching mechanisms
• Experience with creating CI/CD pipelines supporting Infrastructure as Code (IAC)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze performance bottlenecks using profiling and logging tools
• Outstanding communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Experience:

• Experience integrating with major third-party platforms
• Experience in microservices architecture, including Docker containers and orchestration platforms
• Prior exposure to cloud-native integration services on Azure
• Understanding of message broker systems and streaming architectures
• Knowledge of distributed tracing standards and observability best practices
• Background in Agile/Scrum environments with iterative delivery and cross-functional collaboration

About Us

biBerk is where commercial insurance buyers can obtain coverage for their businesses from insurers of the Berkshire Hathaway group of Insurance Companies, one of the best capitalized insurance groups in the world. Our ultimate parent, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (berkshirehathaway.com) is a holding company with diversified interests in a host of industries, including insurance, energy, transportation and manufacturing. Most policies issued through biBerk.com will be underwritten by Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company ("BHDIC"), which is an AM Best rated A++ insurer.

BHDIC is domiciled in Omaha, Nebraska. BHDIC and the team at biBerk are focused on helping small business owners quickly and easily buy affordable insurance directly from a financially strong insurance company they can trust.

Some highlights of our benefits are:

• Great work environment with growth opportunity
• Subsidized downtown parking (for in-office positions)
• Competitive compensation
• Generous amounts of vacation and sick time
• Closed on major holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• A fantastic healthcare package
• Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
• Service recognition after 5 years of employment

In accordance with pay transparency laws and regulations, the following good faith compensation range estimate is being provided.  The salary range for this position is $150,000- $190,000 per year.  Final compensation will be based on candidate qualifications, geographic location, and other considerations permitted by law.