API Product Owner: Vision, DX & Backlog Mastery

Api Walker; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Api Walker is seeking an API Product Owner in Paris to lead the vision, strategy, and roadmap for our API-as-a-Product initiatives.

You will own the backlog, translate complex API concepts into business value, and collaborate with developers, UX, and stakeholders to deliver exceptional DX through our API portal and documentation. This strategic role requires strong communication and leadership across teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Product Owner or Product Manager, with at least 1 year in API/technical products.
• Strong understanding of API concepts, REST/GraphQL, and standards.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum and tools like Jira/Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Define API product vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Own and prioritise the product backlog to align with goals.
• Gather and analyse requirements from stakeholders and developers.
• Write clear user stories, epics, and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with DX team for API portal and documentation.
• Monitor API usage, performance, and market trends.

Skills

Product ownership

Agile/Scrum

API concepts

Communication

Leadership

User research

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Api Walker is seeking an API Product Owner in Paris to lead the vision, strategy, and roadmap for our API-as-a-Product initiatives.

You will own the backlog, translate complex API concepts into business value, and collaborate with developers, UX, and stakeholders to deliver exceptional DX through our API portal and documentation. This strategic role requires strong communication and leadership across teams.