[Remote] Sr. Manager, Software Engineering - API

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TradeStation is an online brokerage firm focused on delivering a superior trading experience. They are seeking a Sr. Manager, Software Engineering to lead the development of their next-generation API platform, which is critical for client applications and integrations, while driving technical innovation and optimizing team performance.ResponsibilitiesServe as an inspirational and outcome-driven leader — execution and follow-up is everythingOwn the technical strategy and technical roadmap for TradeStation's API platform, spanning REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and AI-native protocols (MCP), partnering with Product Management on product strategy and prioritizationDrive API-first design principles across the organization, ensuring consistency, discoverability, and developer ergonomics across all API surfacesFoster a developer-experience (DX) mindset: treat external and internal API consumers as customers, obsess over documentation quality, onboarding friction, and time-to-first-callLead the adoption of gRPC as the internal high-performance service protocol, establishing patterns, tooling, and best practices for teams across the organizationDefine and enforce API governance standards including versioning, deprecation policies, rate limiting, authentication/authorization patterns, and SLA managementCollaborate closely with Product Management, Business, and executive stakeholders to translate business objectives into technical execution plans that drive trade revenue and platform adoptionManage cloud-native infrastructure strategy on AWS and Kubernetes, optimizing for reliability, performance, and cost efficiencyChampion psychological safety within the team environment, modeling it and insisting on it as a core valueSelect, assess, develop, mentor, manage, and retain top technical talentEffectively manage people, including planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance, addressing complaints, and resolving problemsEnsure knowledge sharing among the team to avoid information silos and address key-staff risksContinuously refine development processes to improve overall performance and reduce friction to deliveryMange and maintain Agile practices and track team performance based on outcomesClear roadblocks for teams to ensure delivery focusParticipate in business planning and communicate technical knowledge of vision for both current and future API productsSkillsBS in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or equivalent work experience7+ years of relevant team management and leadership experience in high-performance, business-critical environmentsSuperior understanding and execution of organizational goals and objectivesStrong presentation skills, excellent written and oral communication skillsStrong technical depth and raw intellectual abilityDeep expertise in API design, architecture, and lifecycle management across multiple paradigms (REST, GraphQL, gRPC, WebSockets)Strong understanding of API gateway and management platforms (e.g., Kong, Apigee, AWS API Gateway) and service mesh technologiesHands-on understanding of Protocol Buffers, OpenAPI/Swagger specifications, and schema-first API designStrong knowledge of cloud-native architectures, AWS, Kubernetes, and container orchestrationSolid understanding of authentication and authorization patterns for APIs (OAuth 2.0, API keys, JWT, mTLS)Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies, DevOps, continuous delivery, and related conceptsExperience with resource allocation and personnel managementMust be a team player that is assertive, passionate, and goal-orientedSolid organization and prioritization skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to pivot and adapt as neededStrong understanding of software design principles and patternsExpertise and demonstrated experience in systems design, development, implementation, and deployment processesDemonstrated ability to make decisions regarding necessary team size and compositionStrong pattern recognition abilities to identify abstractions and processes that drive team successDevelopment background with proficiency in modern programming languages commonly used for API development (Go, Rust, TypeScript/Node.js, Python); hands-on coding is not required but the ability to evaluate technical tradeoffs and review architecture decisions is essentialExperience in the brokerage or financial services industry, especially building APIs for trading or market dataExperience designing and operating developer portals, SDKs, and API documentation platformsKnowledge of AI/ML integration patterns for APIs, including function-calling interfaces, streaming responses, and agent-to-API communication (e.g., MCP, tool-use protocols)Experience with high-throughput, low-latency API systems serving real-time financial dataUnderstanding of regulatory requirements for API access controls, data distribution, and audit logging in financial servicesTrack record of growing API adoption and measuring developer experience through metrics (TTFB, error rates, adoption funnels)Experience with infrastructure as code and automating deployments in cloud-native environmentsFamiliarity with service mesh architectures (Istio, Linkerd) and observability stacks for distributed API systemsBenefitsCollaborative work environmentCompetitive SalariesYearly bonusComprehensive benefits for you and your family starting Day 1Unlimited Paid Time OffFlexible working environmentTradeStation Account employee benefits, as well as full access to trading education materialsCompany OverviewTradeStation is the home of those born to trade, where advanced trading technology intersects with institutional-grade brokerage services. It was founded in 1982, and is headquartered in Plantation, FL, US, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.TradeStation.com.