API Standards & Controls Lead — Hybrid (Sheffield)

Vanloq Ltd; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial services organization is seeking an experienced API Standards Lead to shape and evolve API standards. In this hybrid role based in Sheffield, you'll collaborate with engineering teams and senior stakeholders to improve developer experience and compliance. Candidates should possess deep technical knowledge of APIs and proven leadership skills, driving a customer-centered approach to standards that genuinely meet needs. This contract offers a compelling opportunity to influence critical technology practices.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of defining, setting and designing standards.
• Proven ability to lead and influence teams.
• Experience coordinating multiple workstreams and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Own, refine and enhance API standards in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Lead product planning and prioritization aligned to a long-term vision.
• Champion the use of data to understand adoption and pain points.

Skills

Defining standards and controls

Deep technical knowledge of APIs

Leading and influencing teams

Experience in control-led technology

Strong communication skills

Job description

A major financial services organization is seeking an experienced API Standards Lead to shape and evolve API standards. In this hybrid role based in Sheffield, you'll collaborate with engineering teams and senior stakeholders to improve developer experience and compliance. Candidates should possess deep technical knowledge of APIs and proven leadership skills, driving a customer-centered approach to standards that genuinely meet needs. This contract offers a compelling opportunity to influence critical technology practices.