Sr Engineering Manager – API & Auth Platform
Core
Lead a team of senior/staff engineers building and operating shared GraphQL API frameworks, authentication systems, and internal tooling for a financial services platform.
Role type
Senior Engineering Manager (Platform/API)
Builds
Shared GraphQL API frameworks, authentication and access control systems, internal tooling platform
Domain
Financial Services / API Infrastructure / Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Engineering management of senior/staff ICs, GraphQL API architecture, OAuth 2.0/OIDC/passkeys implementation, platform governance, incident response leadership, observability strategy
Preferred skills
Experience with AI agent tooling integration, MCP server management, cross-functional partnership with IT/security
Technologies
GraphQL, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, passkeys, MCP servers
Responsibilities
Lead and grow a team of senior/staff engineers; Drive technical strategy for GraphQL API frameworks; Ensure authentication systems align with industry best practices; Sequence team roadmap balancing reliability and security; Partner with IT/security on platform governance; Cultivate efficient incident response and observability
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC leadership