API Strategy & Integration Lead (Hybrid)

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America is seeking an API Solution Lead to bridge business and technology, shaping API strategy and delivering scalable integrations across the enterprise.

You will partner with leaders, architects, developers and product teams to drive API adoption, governance, and evolving digital ecosystems that enhance customer experiences and strategic partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years leading complex business and technology initiatives.
• Experience in SAFe Agile software development.
• Strong product/program management and process improvement skills.
• Translate business requirements into technical capabilities.
• Collaborate across business, technology, architecture, vendor, and product teams.
• Experience using Jira, Jira Align, and Confluence.
• Strong API development, integration, and digital-ecosystem knowledge.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal/written communication to influence stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work in a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between business and technology teams.
• Lead and champion Guardian's API strategy across Agile Release Trains and stakeholder groups to drive API adoption and business value.
• Collaborate with business leaders, architects, developers, and product teams to design and deliver scalable APIs that enhance customer and partner experiences.
• Support API implementation activities, including testing, configuration, deployment, security considerations, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Monitor API adoption, usage metrics, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for optimization, innovation, and enhanced user experiences.
• Drive change management efforts, promote API-first thinking, and educate stakeholders on the value and strategic importance of APIs.
• Partner with external vendors, carriers, and industry organizations to advance integration capabilities and align with evolving industry standards.
• Mentor and coach peers and team members while helping establish best practices across the API development and integration landscape.

Skills

SAFe Agile

API strategy

Stakeholder management

Analytics

Communication

Digital transformation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Jira

Jira Align

Confluence

Job description

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America is seeking an API Solution Lead to bridge business and technology, shaping API strategy and delivering scalable integrations across the enterprise.

You will partner with leaders, architects, developers and product teams to drive API adoption, governance, and evolving digital ecosystems that enhance customer experiences and strategic partnerships.