API Product Owner

The Intersect Group

Orlando, FL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Agile Programming Methodologies, Alliance/Partner Marketing, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentication, Backlog Prioritization, Best Practices, Business Strategy, Communication Skills, Ecosystems, Establish Priorities, Finance, High Availability, Identify Issues, Industry Standards, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Metrics, Microsoft Windows Azure, Onboarding, Performance Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Engineering, REST (Representational State Transfer), Scrum Product Owner, ScrumMaster, Security Protocols, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Sprint Planning, Standup Meetings, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Strategy, Traceability, Traffic Shaping, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Vendor/Supplier Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Orlando, FL
POSTED
3 days ago

Company Overview
At The Intersect Group, we partner with innovative organizations across technology, accounting, and finance to build teams that drive real business impact. Our clients operate in highly collaborative, fast paced environments where security, scalability, and reliability are essential. We are committed to delivering talent that helps organizations modernize systems, strengthen integrations, and execute with confidence.

Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Product Owner API Integrations to lead the delivery and lifecycle management of complex API initiatives. This role plays a critical part in connecting business strategy with technical execution by ensuring APIs are secure, scalable, and aligned with organizational goals. You will work closely with product owners, engineering teams, and third party partners to deliver high quality integrations that support both front end and back end systems.

In this position, you will own API delivery from concept through deployment, manage third party onboarding, and ensure performance, availability, and security standards are consistently met. You will translate business needs into clear user stories and backlog priorities while serving as a trusted liaison between stakeholders and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities
• Serve as the primary point of contact for API delivery initiatives, partnering with business product owners to prioritize and manage work
• Manage complex third party API integrations, including vendor onboarding, security considerations, and troubleshooting integration issues
• Own the full API lifecycle from design through deployment, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability
• Write clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and EPICs to ensure alignment and traceability of requirements
• Monitor and manage API SLAs with internal teams and external vendors to ensure high availability and performance
• Drive API security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards and internal policies
• Act as the liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure expectations, timelines, and objectives are aligned
• Build and track metrics to measure product performance and integration success

Key Requirements
• 6 or more years of experience as a Product Owner and Scrum Master with a strong focus on API projects and integrations
• Deep understanding of API concepts including RESTful APIs, versioning, authentication, security protocols, rate limiting, and optimization
• Hands on experience with Azure API Management or similar API platforms and familiarity with the broader Azure ecosystem
• Proven experience working with third party systems, managing vendor onboarding, and supporting secure integrations
• Strong knowledge of the software development lifecycle for API integrations, including troubleshooting and optimization
• Experience leading agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, backlog grooming, and EPIC refinement
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present to stakeholders, take ownership, and proactively identify areas for improvement

Call to Action
If you are a product focused leader who thrives at the intersection of business strategy and technical delivery, we would love to connect. Apply today by submitting your resume and contact information to The Intersect Group to take the next step in your career.

About the Company

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The Intersect Group

The Intersect Group is a different and better business partner. We create unparalleled value for our clients by combining industry-leading Consulting capabilities with comprehensive Staffing and recruitment services. Clients trust us to deliver results based on our deep expertise and proven resources within finance, accounting, and information technology. Through our flexible delivery approach, you get the right solution, at the right time to accelerate your success and achieve all of your mission-critical objectives.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2006