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# API Platform and Ecosystem Development Manager

- **Company:** Maintainx Inc.
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Application Integration Architecture, Automation of Tests, Software as a Service, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Middleware, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Graphql, Api Design, Api Management
- **Published:** July 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b2488cfd541b4b4b

## About the Role

* 4+ years of Software Development management experience, including leading teams building APIs, integrations, platforms, or ecosystem-oriented products.
 * Strong technical foundation in distributed systems, API design (REST/GraphQL), data modeling, and integration architectures.
 * Experience working with enterprise integrations, SaaS ecosystems, or developer-facing platforms (ERP, middleware, iPaaS, or BI tools is a strong plus).
 * Comfortable working closely with external-facing teams and, occasionally, directly with customers or partners to understand integration use cases.
 * Demonstrated ability to lead technical design, roadmap planning, and cross-functional collaboration.
 * Proficiency in modern CI/CD practices, automated testing, and building reliable and observable systems.
 * A passion for coaching, developing, and leveling up Software Development talent.
 * Excellent communication skills-you can translate complex technical concepts into clear narratives for diverse audiences.

## Description

* Lead and develop a team of 5-6 developers responsible for MaintainX's API platform, integrations, and ecosystem services.
 * Own the technical vision and roadmap for our public API, SDKs, BI connectors, ERP integrations, and third-party app ecosystem.
 * Partner closely with Product, Design, and key business stakeholders to define platform capabilities, integration architecture, and developer experience.
 * Drive software development excellence across reliability, performance, scalability, documentation quality, and API lifecycle management.
 * Establish strong operational practices-including monitoring, observability, CI/CD pipelines, API governance, and incident response.
 * Mentor, coach, and help developers grow through regular feedback, clear expectations, and career development support.
 * Collaborate with Sales, Customer Success, and Solution Development teams to understand customer integration needs and translate them into platform capabilities.
 * Provide clear visibility into team progress, risks, and impact to software development and company leadership.
 * Partner with Recruiting and other Software Development Managers to hire and onboard top talent.


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