• API Governance Lead

    Huntington National Bank (Hagerstown, MD)


    Description

    API Governance Lead

    Position Summary

    + As Huntington’s API Governance Lead, you will define, enforce, and evangelize enterprise-wide API governance standards to support Huntington’s API-first strategy. This role requires a proactive leader who can engage stakeholders, publish and socialize governance models, and drive adoption through education (e.g., lunch-and-learns, workshops). You will leverage Apigee X on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) as the core API management solution while ensuring consistency, security, and scalability across all APIs.

    Key Responsibilities

    Governance Framework & Standards

     

    + Establish and iteratively mature API governance policies aligned with Huntington’s architecture principles and industry best practices (OpenAPI, REST, GraphQL).

    + Drive API design reviews, enforce naming conventions, versioning, and lifecycle policies.

    + Actively socialize governance standards across teams through documentation, training sessions, and internal forums.

     

    Platform Integration & Lifecycle Management

     

    + Define governance processes integrated with Apigee X and ServiceNow for API publishing, cataloging, and analytics.

    + Oversee API onboarding workflows via Apigee and Developer Portal ensuring compliance with governance standards.

     

    Security & Compliance

     

    + Implement governance for API security patterns (OAuth2, JWT, JWKS, mTLS) using Apigee X and Huntington’s identity management solutions.

    + Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (Open Banking, PSD2, HIPAA, GDPR).

     

    Developer Experience & Enablement

     

    + Partner with API Gateway and Developer Experience teams to optimize portal usability and API discoverability.

    + Conduct training and enablement sessions for internal teams on governance best practices.

     

    Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

     

    + Define monitoring priorities for API compliance and performance.

    + Use Apigee Analytics and GCP tools to track adoption, enforce standards, and identify improvement opportunities.

    + Continuously refine governance frameworks based on insights and evolving business needs.

    Basic Qualifications Required:

    + Bachelors Degree in CS OR equivalent experience.

    + 7+ years in IT with strong API design, development, and governance experience.

    + 5+ years in API governance or platform leadership roles.

    + Hands-on experience with Apigee X and GCP services (Cloud Armor, IAM, VPC networking).

    + Expertise in API security standards (OAuth2, JWT, mTLS) and identity management solutions.

    + Strong knowledge of REST, OpenAPI specifications, and API lifecycle management.

    Preferred:

    + 10+ years in IT with strong API design, development, and governance experience

    + Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills; ability to influence without authority.

    + Proven ability to drive adoption through proactive engagement and education.

    + GCP certifications (Professional Cloud Architect, Apigee API Engineer).

    + Familiarity with API Gateway architecture and DNS strategies.

    + Experience with CI/CD automation (Cloud Build, Terraform).

     

    Why Join Huntington?

     

    + Lead governance for a cutting-edge Apigee X-based API platform.

    + Shape Huntington’s enterprise API-first strategy and developer experience.

    + Collaborate with top engineering and security teams to deliver secure, scalable APIs.

     

    Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

     

    Yes

    Workplace Type:

    Office

     

    Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

     

    Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

    Compensation Range:

    Total Base Pay Range 70,000.00 - 140,000.00 USD Annual

     

    The compensation range represents the low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance.  Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan.  In addition, Huntington provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

     

    Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

     

    Tobacco-Free Hiring Practice: Visit Huntington's Career Web Site for more details.

     

    Note to Agency Recruiters: Huntington will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. All unsolicited resumes sent to any Huntington colleagues, directly or indirectly, will be considered Huntington property. Recruiting agencies must have a valid, written and fully executed Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work for consideration.