Lead Next-Generation API Strategy & Roadmap
Define and drive the roadmap for scalable, high-performance API services optimized for speed, reliability, and usability.
Align API product vision with business goals and evolving customer needs.
Own long-term strategy, including API modernization and architectural improvements.
Define & Prioritize Product Requirements
Translate customer needs, technical constraints, and business objectives into clear, actionable product requirements.
Develop comprehensive feature specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
Collaborate Closely with Engineering & Architecture
Partner with architects, developers, and QA teams to clarify technical requirements and ensure smooth execution.
Create and refine API specifications, including REST and GraphQL schemas used by development teams.
Facilitate technical discussions and make informed trade-off decisions.
Data-Driven Product Decision Making
Analyze usage data, performance metrics, and customer insights to validate ideas and measure feature impact.
Leverage quantitative and qualitative data to inform product direction and prioritization.
Manage Cross-Functional Communication
Coordinate across engineering, design, architecture, and leadership teams to ensure seamless alignment on goals, progress, and releases.
Communicate status updates, milestones, and blockers to stakeholders with clarity and transparency.

Requirements

5+ years of product management experience building API platforms, developer tools, or backend systems.
Strong understanding of API design principles (REST, GraphQL, or similar).
Demonstrated success collaborating with engineering and technical teams.
Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience with large-scale distributed systems or cloud platforms.
Hands-on background in software engineering or technical product roles.
Familiarity with API governance, versioning, and documentation best practices.

Benefits

Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade
Company paid holidays
Personal Days
Sick Leave
Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
Life and disability insurance
Employee assistance programs
Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

API design principlesRESTGraphQLfeature specificationsuser storiesacceptance criteriadata analysisperformance metricsAPI governanceversioning

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillsstakeholder managementcollaborationtechnical discussionstrade-off decisionscross-functional communicationclaritytransparencyleadership