Partner Api Solutions Consultant

Summary

Join Degreed as a Partner Solutions Architect and become the technical voice of our product and platform for our partner ecosystem. You will bridge the gap between external developers, partners, and internal teams, providing technical expertise and driving smooth integrations. A key responsibility will be defining and building our System Integrator (SI) Implementation Certification program. This role requires strong API understanding, excellent communication, and experience working with developer communities. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in developer relations or a related technical role, with a SaaS product background. Compensation is $130,000-$150,000 annually, and Degreed offers a comprehensive benefits program (details available via a provided link). International travel is expected (10-20%).

Requirements

• Strong understanding of API concepts, RESTful services, OAuth, and webhooks
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Ruby, or Go)
• Experience with API development, testing tools (Postman, Swagger), and cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, or AWS)
• Familiarity with integration platforms and the ability to guide partners through API integrations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong problem-solving skills with a customer-first attitude
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders, often with competing priorities
• 5+ years of experience in developer relations, technical support, technical implementation, technical success, technical product management, or a related technical role
• At least 5+ years of experience in a SaaS Product environment where you are working with partners, especially in enabling and supporting technical integrations and APIs

Responsibilities

• Define, architect, and validate our SI Certification program, working with Product and Services and allowing 3rd party partners the ability to implement our Degreed platform, evolving from Services supported implementation to stand alone. This includes validation of technical partner implementations
• Act as the primary technical liaison for partners, guiding them through the integration process and ensuring successful deployments of API-driven solutions
• Provide hands-on support for partners during onboarding, API integration, and troubleshooting to ensure smooth product implementations
• Ongoing support for partners post-launch to ensure smooth product integrations for joint clients and prospects
• Administer all partner sandbox set up, application upskilling and enablement support
• Conduct technical training sessions and workshops for partners, demonstrating how to utilize our APIs and SDKs effectively
• Gather insights from the developer community and partners, and provide actionable feedback to the product and engineering teams for improvements and new feature requests
• Work with the internal product teams to ensure that documentation and API references are up to date and developer-friendly
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Services, Product, Engineering, Marketing) to align developer advocacy and partner enablement initiatives with company goals
• Ability to support partners with minimal assistance from product and engineering teams
• Foster strong relationships with key external partners, helping them navigate technical challenges and unlocking opportunities for deeper collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with developer communities or in a developer relations/advocacy role is a plus
• Background in LMS/LXP/HR tech-related company is highly preferred

Benefits

• Total annual compensation range for this role is $130,000 - $150,000
• Comprehensive benefits program (details available via a provided link)
• Range of work arrangements depending on the role. Some positions are fully remote, while others are hybrid if you’re near an office