Technical Product Owner (API Integration)

Full-time - Mid Level

Westbrook, ME

5,001-10,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Technical Product Owner will lead the product vision and execution for the API integration team, acting as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams. This role is crucial for defining and prioritizing the API integration roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals, and driving the delivery of high-quality, secure, and scalable APIs. The position offers an opportunity to shape the API landscape and significantly impact business operations through strategic vision and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Define and prioritize the API integration roadmap by collaborating with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into actionable user stories.
• Develop and maintain a clear product vision and roadmap for the API ecosystem, considering industry trends and customer feedback.
• Act as the primary point of contact for business stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and ensuring their needs are met.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into understandable terms.
• Collaborate closely with the API Lead Architect and API Software Engineers to refine technical specifications and validate assumptions.
• Define API standards including contracts/schemas, authentication/authorization, endpoints, error handling, and security enforcement.
• Participate in sprint planning sessions, providing clarity on priorities and acceptance criteria.
• Attend daily stand-ups to provide guidance and address impediments.
• Facilitate sprint reviews and retrospectives, gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
• Define and enforce quality standards for APIs, ensuring performance, security, and reliability.
• Work with QA teams to develop and execute test plans, ensuring APIs meet acceptance criteria.
• Monitor API usage and performance, using metrics to identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation of APIs, including usage guides and best practices.
• Provide training and support to internal teams and external partners on API integration.
• Continuously monitor API performance and collaborate with the development team to optimize APIs based on feedback.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or Technical Product Manager, preferably with a focus on API products or integrations.
• Strong technical background and understanding of API design principles and integration patterns.
• Familiarity with various API styles and standards (REST, GraphQL, WebSockets, etc.).
• Experience with API testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Postman, SoapUI).
• In-depth knowledge of Agile methodologies and practices (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with API platforms (e.g., Mulesoft Anypoint, SAP BTP).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with API documentation tools (e.g., Swagger UI).
• Knowledge of API security best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Incentives
• Benefits package
• Positive and respectful work culture
• Opportunities for learning and discovery