Huntington National Bank-posted 3 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Hybrid • Columbus, OH

As Huntington’s API Governance Lead, you will define, enforce, and evangelize enterprise-wide API governance standards to support Huntington’s API-first strategy. This role requires a proactive leader who can engage stakeholders, publish and socialize governance models , and drive adoption through education (e.g., lunch-and-learns, workshops). You will leverage Apigee X on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) as the core API management solution while ensuring consistency, security, and scalability across all APIs.

  • Governance Framework & Standards Establish and iteratively mature API governance policies aligned with Huntington’s architecture principles and industry best practices (OpenAPI, REST, GraphQL).
  • Drive API design reviews, enforce naming conventions, versioning, and lifecycle policies.
  • Actively socialize governance standards across teams through documentation, training sessions, and internal forums.
  • Platform Integration & Lifecycle Management Define governance processes integrated with Apigee X and ServiceNow for API publishing, cataloging, and analytics.
  • Oversee API onboarding workflows via Apigee and Developer Portal ensuring compliance with governance standards.
  • Security & Compliance Implement governance for API security patterns (OAuth2, JWT, JWKS, mTLS) using Apigee X and Huntington’s identity management solutions.
  • Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (Open Banking, PSD2, HIPAA, GDPR).
  • Developer Experience & Enablement Partner with API Gateway and Developer Experience teams to optimize portal usability and API discoverability.
  • Conduct training and enablement sessions for internal teams on governance best practices.
  • Monitoring & Continuous Improvement Define monitoring priorities for API compliance and performance.
  • Use Apigee Analytics and GCP tools to track adoption, enforce standards, and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Continuously refine governance frameworks based on insights and evolving business needs.
  • Bachelors Degree in CS OR equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years in IT with strong API design, development, and governance experience.
  • 5+ years in API governance or platform leadership roles.
  • Hands-on experience with Apigee X and GCP services (Cloud Armor, IAM, VPC networking).
  • Expertise in API security standards (OAuth2, JWT, mTLS) and identity management solutions.
  • Strong knowledge of REST, OpenAPI specifications, and API lifecycle management.
  • 10+ years in IT with strong API design, development, and governance experience
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills; ability to influence without authority.
  • Proven ability to drive adoption through proactive engagement and education .
  • GCP certifications (Professional Cloud Architect, Apigee API Engineer).
  • Familiarity with API Gateway architecture and DNS strategies.
  • Experience with CI/CD automation (Cloud Build, Terraform).
  • health insurance coverage
  • wellness program
  • life and disability insurance
  • retirement savings plan
  • paid leave programs
  • paid holidays
  • paid time off (PTO)
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