API Platform and Ecosystem Development Manager

MaintainX

$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of Software Development management experience leading API and platform teams.
  • Strong technical foundation in distributed systems and API design (REST/GraphQL).
  • Experience with enterprise integrations and developer-facing platforms (ERP, BI tools).
  • Comfortable collaborating with external-facing teams and directly with clients.
  • Demonstrated ability in technical design and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Proficiency in CI/CD practices and building reliable systems.
  • Strong coaching skills with a passion for developing team members.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of 5-6 developers focused on the API platform and ecosystem services.
  • Own the technical vision and roadmap for APIs, SDKs, and integrations.
  • Collaborate with Product, Design, and business stakeholders to define platform capabilities.
  • Drive software development excellence in reliability and API lifecycle management.
  • Establish operational practices for monitoring and incident response.
  • Mentor and develop developers through feedback and support.
  • Translate customer integration needs into platform capabilities.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and meaningful equity opportunities.
  • Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) / RRSP enrollment program.
  • Take what you need PTO.
  • A work culture valuing meritocracy and celebrating ideas and effort.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to lead the API Platform and Ecosystem team at one of the fastest-growing companies in industrial technology. You'll guide the Software Development group responsible for powering how customers, partners, integrators, and third-party developers interact with MaintainX.

In this role, you will shape and scale the core systems that enable our global ecosystem-from our public API and developer platform to third-party applications, ERP integrations, and BI connectors. You won't just manage developers; you'll influence how the world connects to MaintainX and unlock new business value through data, automation, and interoperability.

If you're passionate about building robust platforms, enabling partner innovation, and crafting high-quality interfaces used by thousands of developers and enterprises, this is your chance to make an outsized impact.

Join us in shaping the future of industrial operations-one work order, one asset, one team at a time.
What You'll Do
  • 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.
About You
  • 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.

What's in it for you:
  • Competitive salary and meaningful equity opportunities.
  • Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) / RRSP enrollment program.
  • Take what you need PTO.
  • A Work Culture where:
    • You'll work alongside folks across the globe that reflect the MaintainX values: Smart Humble Optimists.
    • We believe in meritocracy, where ideas and effort are publicly celebrated.

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