API Integration Specialist - Full remote (Cornella de Llobregat, B, ES, 08940)

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions is part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, who are the global leader in access solutions. Every day, we reimagine how people move through a safer, more open world with ease. If you’ve ever walked through an automatic door, stayed in a hotel, or gone through passport control, you’ve probably used one of our products or services. We have operations in over 70 countries, with over 52,000 colleagues around the world.

Our expertise in customer journey mapping, innovation, and service design leads to the invention of new solutions that create value for our clients and exceptional experiences for their end users. And we have the fantastic opportunity available in ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions for an API Integration Specialist.

Part of Global Solutions, Global Solutions provides complete access solutions to specific industry verticals, such as hotels and hotel chains.

Your Role in Keeping the Future in Safe Hands…

As an API Integration Specialist for the Hospitality Global solutions division of ASSA ABLOY, you will have the opportunity to work as team member of the Integrations department, analysing APIs and reporting the results to the Development Team.

Reporting directly to the Integrations Manager, you will be responsible of the analysis of the documentation received to perform new integrations (APIs), assistance to solve technical doubts, schedule test tasks with suppliers and make the technical documentation of the driver created.

What you will do…

• Develop intensive knowledge of our solutions (pmslink and VConnect).

• Lead related integration projects of pmslink and VConnect.

• Manage the entire integration process for a new integration.

• Make contacts with our suppliers to schedule validations and certifications meetings (English / Spanish).

• Analyse existing challenges to suggest improvements.

• Teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate with developers, analysts, or clients.
• Control and follow-up of integrations done.

• Updating and monitoring integrations, through Zoho CRM and Redmine tools.

What we expect of you…

• At least 2 years of experience in a cloud-native technical/development environment or demonstrable skills – we care about what you can do, not just your resume.

• Previous experience in system integration projects (highly valued).

• Knowledge in REST JSON / XML architecture.

• Ability to interpret technical API documentation received from suppliers (e.g. Swagger / OpenAPI).

• Understanding of HTTP and its lifecycle (methods, headers, status codes)

• Knowledge in API integration in various environments: web and server-based applications

• Proficiency in at least one programming language: Go, Python or other.

• Knowledge of API security practices: Authentication, authorization, secure token handling (OAuth, JWT, MD5, …)

• Basic understanding of backend cloud-native architectures and how APIs interact with databases or microservices.

• Experience with API testing tools such as Postman or similar.

• DevOps-oriented thinking is appreciated.

• Analytical thinking and strong attention to details.

• Clear written communication for drafting reports and integration documentation.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of Redmine is desirable.

• High or upper-intermediate level of spoken and written English and Spanish.

• Good skills to have remote meetings in English/Spanish.

• You also have personal and professional skills.

• You will ideally be located in the city of Barcelona (or surroundings). Not excluding.

What you can expect from us…

• Generous and competitive total rewards package.

• Comprehensive and career-development resources to expand your skills and maximise your potential.

• Supportive and accessible leadership team and a solid values platform that underpins who we are and how we operate.

• Working equipment will be provided by the company.

Application

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About Us

Featuring four times in Forbes’ most innovative companies worldwide, we deliver innovative, safe, and convenient security solutions that provide real added value to our customers. As a group, our goal is to everyday help billions of people experience a more open world. We’re proud to boast leading positions across the majority of Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Oceania, offering products and services to our customers seeking solutions to their entrance and opening requirements, such as locks, doors and entrance automation.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. 

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.