Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. 

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

Wärtsilä's API management platform hosts hundreds of internal APIs which provide information to thousands of users through millions of requests each month. Data and results of analytical models delivered by APIs are at the heart of the data-driven decarbonization in marine and energy markets.

We are now looking for a Manager, API Platform & Service to take the service to the next level by improving the onboarding and usability for end users and promoting the available data assets.

The position is offered with a permanent basis and can be located in Vaasa, Helsinki or Turku, Finland. Other Wärtsilä locations may also be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Make data easily available with flexible and secure authentication methods
• Support API consumers in connecting their applications to the right APIs
• Guide API developers and maintainers to make their APIs easy to use
• Assist API owners in the lifecycle management of their APIs
• Ensure high availability and smooth operation of the API platform
• Monitor API traffic and notify stakeholders about failures and bad performance
• Improve the API platform based on user feedback, design self-service processes, and lead the development
• Increase the discoverability of existing APIs and promote their usage
• Cooperate closely with data and technical architects to define, promote, and implement best practices
• Define a strategy for making selected APIs publicly available

You will shine in this role if you have:

• Education: M.Sc. in Information Technology, Computer Science, or an equivalent
• Excellent English skills in written and verbal communication, good presentation skills
• Excellent teamwork skills plus a proactive and positive attitude
• Service design and continuous improvement mindset
• Strong management skills and ability to prioritize
• Hands-on experience of working with APIs
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies like scrum
• Practical experience with Azure API Management is seen as a strong plus

Why you and us?

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.
We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

We also offer you:

• Meaningful work with clear purpose: making data easily available to drive decarbonization
• Working together with other software development and data enthusiasts in a collaborative and supportive environment  
• Lots of freedom and space for self-development and own initiatives
• Flexible work arrangements with flexible hours and remote working options  

Contact & Next steps

We hope to hear from you before the application deadline 30 of May 2022, through submitting your application through our Careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process all the way.

Are you still wondering if you should apply and would like to get something clarified? Please reach out to:

Dennis Grebasch, Information Architect,

Dennis.Grebasch@wartsila.com

Last application date: 30/05/2022
 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health check, including the drug test/screening. The legislation of the country followed when person is located outside of Finland.

This is Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve their environmental and economic performance. Our dedicated and passionate team of 17,000 professionals in more than 200 locations in 68 countries shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. In 2021, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 4.8 billion. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Find out more at www.wartsila.com.