Description

Required Qualifications Education • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. • Master's degree preferred. Experience Required • 8–15 years of IT experience. • Minimum 8 years of experience in API Management, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Architecture, or API Governance. • Experience implementing API governance programs in large enterprises. • Experience with API security frameworks and controls. • Experience working in Agile and DevSecOps environments. Key Responsibilities API Governance Strategy •        Design and maintain the enterprise-wide API Governance Framework. •        Establish API policies, standards, principles, and operating procedures. •        Define API maturity models and governance KPIs. •        Develop API lifecycle management standards covering design, development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and retirement. •        Drive API-first architecture adoption across business and technology teams. API Architecture & Design Governance •        Define API design standards and conventions. •        Govern REST, GraphQL, SOAP, and event-driven API architectures. •        Review and approve API specifications and architecture designs. •        Ensure consistency in versioning, naming standards, metadata, and documentation. •        Promote API reuse and discoverability across the organization. Security & Compliance •        Develop API security standards aligned with industry frameworks. •        Ensure implementation of: o        OAuth 2.0 o        OpenID Connect (OIDC) o        JWT o        mTLS o        API Gateway controls o        Rate limiting o        Threat protection mechanisms •        Conduct API security reviews and risk assessments. •        Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements. •        Collaborate with Cyber Security teams to mitigate API-related risks and vulnerabilities. API Lifecycle Management •        Implement governance controls throughout the API lifecycle. •        Establish API onboarding and approval workflows. •        Manage API inventory, cataloging, and service registry. •        Oversee API version management and deprecation processes. •        Ensure APIs are adequately documented and maintained. Stakeholder Management •        Collaborate with business units to understand API consumption needs. •        Partner with Architecture and Engineering teams to enforce governance standards. •        Conduct governance reviews and reporting with leadership. •        Lead API governance forums and review boards. Technical Skills: API Technologies • REST APIs • GraphQL • SOAP Services • Event-Driven Architecture • OpenAPI/Swagger • AsyncAPI Security • OAuth 2.0 • OpenID Connect • JWT • mTLS • API Threat Protection • OWASP API Security Top 10 • Zero Trust Architecture API Management Tools • Azure API Management • Apigee • MuleSoft • Akamai Noname • AWS API Gateway

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree