Job Description :We are seeking a Product Owner with strong API knowledge to lead the design, development, and delivery of API-driven digital solutions. The ideal candidate will have a blend of business acumen and technical understanding of APIs, ensuring seamless integration across systems and value delivery to customers and partners.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and maintain the product vision, roadmap, and backlog for API-based products or platforms.Collaborate with cross-functional teams — including engineering, architecture, DevOps, and UX — to deliver API solutions aligned with business goals.Gather and prioritize business and technical requirements from internal and external stakeholders.Translate business needs into user stories, epics, and acceptance criteria with clear definitions of done.Work closely with development teams to ensure API specifications (REST, GraphQL, etc.) meet functional and non-functional requirements.Drive API lifecycle management — design, build, testing, deployment, versioning, and deprecation.Partner with security and compliance teams to ensure API governance, authentication (OAuth2, JWT), and data protection best practices.Conduct product demos, backlog grooming, sprint planning, and retrospective sessions.Monitor KPIs such as API adoption, performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction.Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams.Experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or Product Manager in API-driven environments.Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, API gateways (Apigee, Kong, Mulesoft, etc.), and integration principles.Familiarity with API documentation tools (Swagger/OpenAPI, Postman) and developer portals.Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and backlog management tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, etc.).Excellent communication skills and ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and CI/CD pipelines is an advantage.