API Lead (Remote - US)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Reliance Matrix. We are currently looking for an API Lead in United States.

This role offers the opportunity to lead API strategy and development for enterprise-scale, 24x7 solutions used by hundreds of thousands of end users. The API Lead will collaborate closely with product owners, architects, engineers, and DevOps teams to deliver high-performing, secure, and scalable APIs. You will help shape technical direction, enforce best practices, and ensure quality across all API initiatives. This position requires hands-on technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership. The ideal candidate thrives in an agile, fast-paced environment, drives continuous improvement, and balances innovation with operational excellence.

Accountabilities

• Serve as liaison between product, architecture, and development teams, ensuring clear technical direction and alignment with business goals.
• Lead API strategy and implementation across large-scale modernization projects.
• Collaborate with product owners to ensure user stories reflect technical best practices and appropriate detail.
• Coordinate projects with engineering and operations teams to minimize impact on application development.
• Promote continuous improvement through coaching, pair programming, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Ensure adherence to architectural and security guidelines, governance policies, and compliance standards.
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership and other development teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as an API Lead with hands-on experience in large-scale technology projects.
• Strong communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Hands-on experience with API gateways and implementing API service architectures (e.g., REST).
• Expertise in API design standards, patterns, and best practices (e.g., Swagger, Microservices).
• Knowledge of applying security best practices to API platforms (OAuth, TLS, throttling).
• Strong programming experience in Java, Python, and JavaScript.
• Experience with AWS technologies and services (S3, DynamoDB, EC2, Lambda, CloudFormation, etc.).
• Experience in PaaS, SaaS, and IaaS environments.
• Familiarity with OWASP and secure coding practices.
• Experience with ERP tools; Workday experience is a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

• Competitive base salary with an annual performance bonus.
• Generous 401(k) company match, fully vested immediately.
• Flexible medical plan options with Health Savings Account contributions.
• Dental and vision coverage options.
• Company-provided life and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible roles.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing professional education.
• Paid time off starting at 20 days per year, plus nine company holidays.
• Volunteer days, community partnerships, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to Employee Resource Groups and nationwide colleague network.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly:
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then managed by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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