Agentic AI API Developer

Agentic AI API Developer (Agentic Commerce & 3rd‑Party Integrations)
Client location: Cincinnati, OH -45202

Role Summary

We are seeking an Agentic AI API Developer to build and integrate enterprise-grade APIs and orchestration servicesthat enable agentic commerce experiences and third‑party commerce integrations. You will work in a fast-moving pod model (2‑pizza team) and deliver production-ready integration capabilities that accelerate partner POCs and real-world deployments.Key ResponsibilitiesAPI Integration Development (Core)Design and implement scalable, secure RESTful APIs for commerce and agentic workflows (external/partner-ready).
Build API orchestration/composition layers that integrate multiple downstream services/APIs into cohesive business flows.
Apply an API-first development approach and support API lifecycle practices needed for broad consumption.
Implement and validate authentication/authorization patterns appropriate for enterprise + third-party use.
Agentic Enablement & MCPDevelop or integrate MCP server interfaces (or equivalent “shim” layers) that front APIs to enable agentic interactions.
Support agentic workflow integration (tool invocation patterns, orchestration flows, and integration contracts).
Third‑Party / Partner IntegrationsImplement and operationalize 3rd-party integrations (e.g., large partner ecosystems) using robust integration patterns (avoid brittle point-to-point).
Contribute to rapid partner POCs and transitions from POC → production with quality and repeatability.
Quality Engineering for Agentic/AI-Assisted DevelopmentProduce production-grade code, including AI-assisted development practices where applicable.
Implement testing strategies suitable for AI/agentic variability (i.e., testing beyond purely deterministic outputs).
Collaboration & DeliveryWork embedded with incubation/acceleration teams initially and then help evolve pod delivery as scope becomes clear.
Operate effectively in a pod model with fast onboarding, iterative staffing, and rapid delivery cycles.
Required Skills & ExperienceMust HaveStrong backend engineering experience building RESTful APIs and integration services at scale.
Proven expertise in authentication and authorization for API access.
Hands-on experience with API orchestration/composition patterns across multiple services.
Experience delivering production-ready software (not just prototypes).
MCP Server experience (explicitly expected for this pod context).
Working knowledge of agentic workflows and how agents consume tools/APIs.
Nice to Have (Highly Relevant)Experience integrating with major partner ecosystems and third-party commerce platforms.
Familiarity with Google’s UCP / universal commerce platform concepts and/or analogous partner protocols mentioned in the pod ask.
·         Experience with AI-assisted engineering tools in enterprise environments (e.g., Copilot-style tooling referenced in discussion).