API Product Owner

The API Product Owner at API WALKER is a strategic role steering the vision and success of our API-as-a-Product initiatives. You are the vital link between business stakeholders, technical teams, and end-users, ensuring our API products deliver maximum value. You will own the product roadmap, define features, and prioritize the backlog based on market needs and strategic objectives. This role requires a unique blend of technical acumen and business savvy, demanding comfort in both technical and executive conversations. You will champion the API-first mindset, evangelizing the power of well-designed APIs to unlock new business models and drive innovation. We seek a leader who can think strategically about the entire API lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the API product vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Own and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring it aligns with strategic goals.
• Gather and analyze requirements from internal and external stakeholders, including developers and partners.
• Write clear and concise user stories, epics, and acceptance criteria.
• Work with the UX team to define an exceptional Developer Experience (DX) for the API portal and documentation.
• Monitor API usage, performance, and market trends to make data-driven decisions.

Required Skills

• 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager, with at least 1 year focused on API or technical products.
• Strong understanding of API concepts, architecture styles (REST, GraphQL), and standards.
• Proven experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira/Confluence.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value.
• Experience in conducting user research and market analysis.

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