Huntington National Bank · 2 months ago
API Governance Lead
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$70K/yr - $140K/yr
7+ years expHuntington National Bank is looking for an API Governance Lead to define and enforce enterprise-wide API governance standards to support its API-first strategy. The role involves engaging stakeholders, driving adoption through education, and ensuring consistency and security across all APIs using Apigee X on Google Cloud Platform.
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Responsibilities
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
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
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)
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
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
Qualification
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)
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Wellness program
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plan
Paid leave programs
Paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO)
Company
Huntington National Bank
Huntington National Bank offers consumer, small business, and commercial banking, mortgages, wealth, and insurance services. It is a sub-organization of Huntington Distribution Finance.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.75BKey Investors
FHLB Cincinnati
2026-01-17Grant
2024-11-18Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Donnell White
Senior Vice President - Chief Inclusion Officer
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