API Product Owner

Il y a 2 jours

Paris, Île-de-France Api Walker Temps plein 70 000 € - 110 000 €/an

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.