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API Governance Lead

Square Hiring

 

Atlanta, GA, USA

Posted On: 2 days ago
Experience: 15+ years
Availability: Onsite
Openings: 1
Category: API Governance Lead
Tenure: Contract - Corp-to-Corp
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Description

Own the enterprise API governance framework, strategy, and security standards across all business and technology teams.

This role is on-site.

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain the enterprise-wide API Governance Framework, including policies, standards, and maturity models.
  • Define and enforce API design conventions for REST, GraphQL, SOAP, and event-driven architectures.
  • Develop and implement API security standards aligned with OWASP Top 10, Zero Trust, and industry frameworks.
  • Manage the full API lifecycle, including versioning, deprecation, cataloging, and service registry maintenance.
  • Lead governance forums and collaborate with engineering and security teams to mitigate API risks.

Required Skills

  • 8–15 years of IT experience with a minimum of 8 years in API Management, Enterprise Architecture, or API Governance.
  • Deep expertise in REST, GraphQL, SOAP, and Event-Driven Architecture.
  • Proficiency with API security controls: OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), JWT, mTLS, and API Gateway controls.
  • Hands-on experience with API Management tools such as Azure API Management, Apigee, MuleSoft, Akamai Noname, or AWS API Gateway.
  • Strong understanding of OpenAPI/Swagger and AsyncAPI specifications.
  • Experience implementing API governance programs in large enterprises using Agile and DevSecOps practices.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or Engineering (Master’s preferred).

Preferred Skills

  • Experience defining API maturity models and governance KPIs.
  • Knowledge of threat protection mechanisms and rate limiting strategies.

Referral Bonus: ₹50,000

Education

Bachelor's degree

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