API Management and Governance Architect (m/f/d) Amadora

API Management and Governance Architect (m/f/d)
Amadora
Amadora, Lisboa, Portugal

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At Siemens, we build technology solutions to shape the world we live in. We transform industries and societies by combining the real and digital worlds. With over 300. 000 of the world’s most
- thinking minds and the power of a presence in more than 190 countries, we make a truly global impact.

At the Portugal Tech Hub, we take on challenges to make life easier, safer, and more sustainable for us and generations to come. We bring value to the business digitalization transition, from Portugal to the world, in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Analytics & Business Intelligence, Application Lifecycle Management, Cybersecurity, IT Infrastructure Management, IT Project & Service Management, IT Strategy, User Experience, and many more.

With a decade of history and around 1. 600 experts, the Portugal Tech Hub is the home of the new technologists – Dream Builders, Impact Creators & Future Makers.

Are you one of them? Come join us!

Your mission will be…

Siemens is in search of a visionary and technically capable API Management and Governance architect to support our digital transformation strategy through strategic API ecosystem development. This pivotal role will focus on establishing a robust, secure, and innovative API framework that aligns with Siemens' technological innovation and integration goals.

Responsibilities:

Strategic API Governance:

1. Develop and implement a comprehensive API management strategy aligned with Siemens' global digital transformation objectives.
2. Create a holistic API governance framework ensuring consistency, security, and scalability across multiple business units and technological platforms.
3. Design and enforce API development standards, architectural guidelines, and best practices.

Technical Leadership:

1. Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of API lifecycle management processes.
2. Establish robust API security protocols and compliance mechanisms.
3. Drive API portfolio rationalization and optimization strategies.
4. Implement advanced API monitoring and performance management systems.

Organizational Enablement:

1. Foster a culture of API-driven innovation and collaborative technology development.
2. Build
   - functional partnerships to promote API adoption and standardization.
3. Develop comprehensive API documentation, onboarding processes, and developer enablement programs.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

1. Stay ahead of emerging API technologies, architectural patterns, and industry best practices.
2. Continuously evaluate and implement
   - edge API management tools and platforms.
3. Drive innovation through strategic API ecosystem development.

We are looking for someone with…

1. Master’s degree in computer science, Software engineering, or a related technical discipline.
2. Over 5 years of experience in
   - level API management and governance.
3. Proven track record of leading complex API transformation initiatives.
4. Deep technical knowledge of API design, security, and integration patterns.
5. Expertise in modern API management platforms and tools.
6. Exceptional strategic thinking and architectural design skills.
7. Strong leadership and change management capabilities.
8. Excellent communication skills across technical and business domains.
9. Proven ability to influence and drive organizational transformation.
10. Experience with Kong API management platform.
11. Experience in API monetization.
12. Experience with AWS and Azure.
13. Demonstrated success in implementing API strategies in large, complex organizations.
14. Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

What you can expect from us…

A hybrid and flexible working model to promote a better
- life balance, along with a budget for home office support and the opportunity to do 16 hours a year of volunteer work. A health insurance, access to our
- site medical center, plus the chance to join sports groups.

In addition, you'll have access to online learning platforms and discounts with our partners. A shuttle bus to commute to the facilities and the possibility of financial support to your studies.

What makes us proud as an employer:

• Merco – Companies and Leaders with the Best Reputation in Portugal (#1 Technology/Manufacturing)
• Forbes – World’s Best Employers (#1 Engineering & Manufacturing)
• Linked
  In – Linked
  In Top Companies (#2)
• On
  Strategy – REPSCORE 2024: Brands’ Reputation in Portugal (#1 Engineering & Electronic Services)
• Fortune – World’s Most Admired Companies (#1 Industrial Machinery)
• Teamlyzer – Company with the Best Interviews (#1 Technology)

Please attach your CV in English.

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Siemens is committed to creating a diverse environment and is glad to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool!