Head of Enterprise API Platform

Guardian Life

. Lead the design and delivery of scalable, reliable API platforms across the enterprise .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $178,690 - $293,560 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing scalable API platforms, ensuring compliance with security and engineering standards while leading high-performing engineering teams. Proven ability to drive API adoption and modernization of legacy systems in complex, cross-functional environments.

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API DesignMicroservicesAPI SecurityCloud-Native ArchitecturesLeadership in Engineering Teams

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Hard Skills

API DevelopmentIntegration ArchitectureService-Based ArchitecturesLifecycle ManagementEvent-Driven ArchitecturesDistributed SystemsDeveloper PlatformsAPI MarketplacesAutomationTooling

Soft Skills

Influencing Senior LeadersCross-Functional CollaborationDriving Enterprise InitiativesImproving Developer ExperienceTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzure

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Financial ServicesRegulated Industries

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityDistributed SystemsMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and delivery of scalable, reliable API platforms across the enterprise
Establish and enforce API standards for security, performance, and lifecycle management
Modernize legacy integrations into reusable, well-governed APIs
Drive API adoption and reuse across product and engineering teams
Partner with architecture, cybersecurity, and platform teams on integration patterns
Improve developer experience through tooling, automation, and self-service capabilities
Build and lead high-performing engineering teams across platform and delivery
Reduce duplication and improve efficiency across enterprise integrations
Influence technology direction through cross-functional partnerships
Deliver high platform reliability, performance, and developer experience
Increase API adoption and reuse across teams
Reduce redundant integrations, services, and API-related incidents
Ensure compliance with security and engineering standards
Improve delivery speed and predictability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in software engineering, API development, or platform engineering
5+ years of experience leading engineering teams and delivering at enterprise scale
Proven experience designing and implementing API strategies and integration architectures
Experience modernizing legacy systems into scalable, service-based architectures
Strong understanding of API security, governance, and lifecycle management
Experience operating in complex, cross-functional environments with multiple stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive enterprise-wide initiatives
Experience leading API, platform, or integration engineering in large-scale environments
Strong expertise in API design, microservices, and modern integration patterns
Proven ability to establish standards and drive adoption across teams
Strong understanding of security, including authentication, authorization, and zero-trust
Experience leading and developing engineering teams
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive enterprise outcomes
Experience with cloud-native architectures such as AWS or Azure
Familiarity with event-driven architectures and distributed systems
Exposure to data and AI integration patterns
Experience implementing developer platforms or API marketplaces
Background in financial services or regulated industries
Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Skill-building opportunities
Leadership development
Philanthropic opportunities
Contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources
Benefits for full-time eligible employees