API Product Owner (Fintech)

TL;DR

API Product Owner (Fintech): Leading the development and delivery of cloud-based APIs to power next-generation digital experiences with an accent on data engineering and digital product integration. Focus on designing scalable data services on the Databricks platform, managing the API product roadmap, and ensuring high data governance standards.

Location: Must be based in one of the following US locations: Hartford, CT; New York, NY; Atlanta, GA; Minneapolis, MN; or Boston, MA

Salary: $100,070 - $157,470 USD

Company

hirify.global is a financial services corporation dedicated to improving people's financial futures through accessible opportunities and a winning culture.

What you will do

• Own the product vision and roadmap for a portfolio of data APIs supporting digital experiences and enterprise capabilities.
• Define and prioritize API features, enhancements, and backlog items based on business value and strategic priorities.
• Translate business needs into clear API product requirements and user stories in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Ensure APIs meet enterprise standards for security, performance, scalability, and data governance.
• Partner with data engineering, architecture, UX, and application developers to align APIs with data models and digital journeys.
• Define success metrics and monitor API adoption, performance, and usage.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional IT experience with leadership in technical and business analysis.
• 5+ years of product experience (product ownership or product management).
• Proven experience working with APIs and a strong understanding of modern data architecture and pipelines.
• Experience working within Agile product teams.
• Knowledge of data governance, data quality, and enterprise data domains.
• Must be located in or authorized to work in the specified US cities.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions up to 6%.
• Employer-paid cash balance retirement plan (4%).
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
• Paid time off including 20 days PTO, nine paid holidays, and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
• 40 hours of paid volunteer time per calendar year.