In Quilter, the API Product Owner shapes the what and when of a new API and Integration Platform. You translate API strategy into a prioritised backlog and ensure deliverables meet business and user needs, working with engineering, architecture and delivery partners. You ensure secure, high-quality API capabilities and drive adoption across internal and external consumers. This role focuses on measurable value, risk management and continuous improvement, with opportunities to leverage AI and emerging tech.
Pay / Benefits
Holiday: 182 hours
Quilter Incentive Scheme
Pension Scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Life Assurance
Income Protection
Responsibilities
Own and maintain the API product backlog using Agile Development methodologies
Translate product strategy into prioritised deliverables, user stories and outcomes
Gather, clarify and prioritise requirements with stakeholders
Ensure delivery teams understand priorities, objectives and expected outcomes
Support planning, refinement and prioritisation activities
Balance stakeholder demand against capacity, dependencies and strategic priorities
Collaborate with Architecture, Security and Engineering to deliver secure, high-quality API capabilities
Ensure delivered solutions support customer, adviser and colleague outcomes
Monitor delivery progress and manage risks, issues and dependencies
Use feedback and data to improve products and services
Promote API reuse and adoption across internal and external consumers
Define success measures and assess performance and value delivered
Assist release planning, implementation and continuous improvement activities
Explore AI, automation and emerging technologies to improve delivery outcomes
Manage API catalogue and drive reuse and self-service
Own API developer experience including documentation, onboarding and sandbox
Partner with Lead Integration Platform Architect on standards and contracts
Own API product metrics such as adoption, availability and reliability
Key requirements
Experience as Product Owner or similar delivery-focused role
Backlog management in agile environments
Strong understanding of API products, system integration and digital platforms
Experience owning API products including lifecycle, versioning, developer experience and onboarding
Familiarity with Microsoft Azure (Azure DevOps, Azure API Management) and OpenAPI
Experience managing delivery dependencies on third-party platform/SaaS providers (e.g., FNZ)
Experience collaborating with engineering, architecture and delivery teams
Strong requirements gathering, analysis and prioritisation
Ability to translate business needs into clear deliverables and user stories
Understanding of customer outcomes and value-driven delivery
Data-driven decision making and stakeholder insight
Strong stakeholder management and communication
Understanding of platform operating models and API lifecycle management
Analytical, planning and problem-solving capabilities
Curiosity and continuous improvement mindset
Understanding of AI-enabled capabilities in delivery
Experience in regulated financial-services environments is advantageous
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