API Platform Architect (m/f/d) Lisboa

API Platform Architect (m/f/d)
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

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At Siemens, we build technology solutions to shape the world we live in. We transform industries and societies by combining the real and digital worlds. With over 300. 000 of the world’s most
- thinking minds and the power of a presence in more than 190 countries, we make a truly global impact.

At the Portugal Tech Hub, we take on challenges to make life easier, safer, and more sustainable for us and generations to come. We bring value to the business digitalization transition, from Portugal to the world, in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Analytics & Business Intelligence, Application Lifecycle Management, Cybersecurity, IT Infrastructure Management, IT Project & Service Management, IT Strategy, User Experience, and many more.

With a decade of history and around 1. 600 experts, the Portugal Tech Hub is thehome of the new technologists– Dream Builders, Impact Creators & Future Makers.

Are you one of them? Come join us!

Your mission will be…

Siemens is in search of a visionary and technically capable API Platform Architect to support our digital transformation strategy through strategic API ecosystem development. This role will focus on establishing a robust, secure, and innovative API framework that aligns with Siemens' technological innovation and integration goals.

Responsibilities:

Strategic API Governance:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive API management strategy aligned with Siemens' global digital transformation objectives.
• Create a holistic API governance framework ensuring consistency, security, and scalability across multiple business units and technological platforms.
• Design and enforce API development standards, architectural guidelines, and best practices.

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of API lifecycle management processes.
• Establish robust API security protocols and compliance mechanisms.
• Drive API portfolio rationalization and optimization strategies.
• Implement advanced API monitoring and performance management systems.

• Foster a culture of API-driven innovation and collaborative technology development.
• Build
  - functional partnerships to promote API adoption and standardization.
• Develop comprehensive API documentation, onboarding processes, and developer enablement programs.

• Stay ahead of emerging API technologies, architectural patterns, and industry best practices.
• Continuously evaluate and implement
  - edge API management tools and platforms.
• Drive innovation through strategic API ecosystem development.

• An advanced degree or equivalent experience in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field.
• Familiarity with
  - level API management and governance practices.
• Experience leading API transformation projects or initiatives.
• Solid understanding of API design, security measures, and integration methodologies.
• Knowledge of contemporary API management platforms and tools.
• Strategic thinking and architectural design skills.
• Leadership skills and proficiency in change management.
• Effective communication abilities across both technical and business domains.
• Capability to influence and contribute to organizational transformation efforts.
• Experience with API management platforms and strategies for monetization.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.
• A successful track record of implementing API strategies within large and complex organizations.
• Proficiency in English, with strong written and spoken skills.

A hybrid and flexible working model to promote a better
- life balance, along with a budget for home office support and the opportunity to do 16 hours a year of volunteer work. A health insurance, access to our
- site medical center, plus the chance to join sports groups.

In addition, you'll have access to online learning platforms and discounts with our partners. A shuttle bus to commute to the facilities and the possibility of financial support to your studies.

What makes us proud as an employer:

• Merco – Companies and Leaders with the Best Reputation in Portugal (#1 Tecnology/Manufacturing)
• On
  Strategy – REPSCORE 2024: Brands’ Reputation in Portugal (#1 Engineering & Electronic Services)
• Fortune – World’s Most Admired Companies (#1 Industrial Machinery)
• Teamlyzer – Company with the Best Interviews (#1 Technology)

Siemens is committed to creating a diverse environment and is glad to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool!