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Bloomberg

Team Lead - API Governance

Bloomberg, New York, New York, us, 10261


Who we are:

Our group has a charter to empower developers here at Bloomberg to build and support well governed API’s for their products. Our platform supports various API projects that unlock financial data for clients across the global capital markets. Our engineers are responsible for the end-to-end developer experience for both our peers on Bloomberg API product teams that develop Bloomberg APIs and the technologists in Bloomberg client firms that consume them. We also build and maintain an API gateway as well as multiple middleware infrastructure components that enable developing and deploying OpenAPI & GraphQL based API’s. As a critical, and strategic part of Bloomberg connectivity infrastructure, we aim for a world-class user experience across the full API lifecycle.

We'll trust you to:

You will be responsible for leading and managing the development and implementation of the API governance program at Bloomberg. To do this, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and other stakeholders, to define and execute the API strategy and roadmap. You will also be responsible for driving the adoption of API best practices, standards, and processes across the organization, as well as managing the developer relationship program.

Responsibilities:

Develop and execute the API governance program strategy and roadmap

Lead the API governance team and ensure alignment with company goals and objectives

Define and implement API standards, best practices, and processes

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize API development and integration opportunities

Lead the design and development of APIs, including architecture

Monitor and measure API performance and usage

Continuously improve the API governance program through innovation and process optimization

Manage the developer relationship program, including onboarding, training, and support for external developers

You’ll need to have:

8+ years of experience in software engineering and API development

3+ years in a leadership, managing and coaching globally distributed teams and influencing third party technology strategy

A Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, similar field of study or equivalent work experience

Strong understanding of API design and development best practices

Experience with API governance frameworks and processes

Experience with GraphQL and OpenAPI would be a big plus

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Salary: 200000,300000,USD,Annual

Bloomberg is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Bloomberg is a disability inclusive employer. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for the recruitment process. If you would prefer to discuss this confidentially, please email amer_recruit@bloomberg.net