API Architect: IV (Lead)

We're seeking an experienced API Standards & Compliance Lead to drive enterprise-wide API governance, security, and compliance initiatives. This is a strategic leadership role focused on defining API standards, automating governance processes, and ensuring APIs are secure, scalable, and aligned with industry and regulatory requirements. What You'll Do Establish and enforce API governance standards across the enterprise. Lead API review processes, approvals, and compliance programs. Develop API design guidelines, governance frameworks, and policy documentation. Drive API lifecycle governance, onboarding, cataloging, and developer portal standards. Partner with Security, Risk, and Compliance teams to ensure regulatory alignment. Define and measure governance KPIs, compliance metrics, and adoption rates. Leverage Apigee X, analytics, and automation tools to improve governance effectiveness. Support internal teams through training, best practices, and governance enablement. What We're Looking For 10+ years of IT experience with strong API architecture, development, or governance expertise. 5+ years leading API governance, standards, or platform initiatives at enterprise scale. Deep knowledge of REST APIs, OpenAPI/Swagger, GraphQL, and API lifecycle management. Experience with API security standards including OAuth2, JWT, mTLS, and identity management. Familiarity with Apigee, Kong, MuleSoft, AWS API Gateway, or Azure API Management. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence technical and business teams. Experience within financial services or highly regulated environments is a plus. Preferred Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Apigee X. Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as Open Banking, PSD2, HIPAA, GDPR, NIST, ISO 27001, or SOC 2. Background in DevSecOps, CI/CD, and policy automation. API portal, developer experience, and analytics expertise. #J-18808-Ljbffr Agility Partners