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# Director Enterprise API Standards amp Governance

- **Company:** Humana Inc.
- **Location:** Bridgeport, CT, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Information Systems, Information Security Management, Cloud Services, System Software, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Information Technology, Api Design, Api Management
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.employmentcrossing.com/job/id-bf42cf0807692ec508ac367bc7d45849

## About the Role

8 years of experience in enterprise software engineering leadership roles at leading-edge companies

BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or a similar field required

MS or higher in an engineering discipline is preferred

Experience defining technology standards and building frameworks for adoption and governance

Experience with cloud providers such as Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud or Microsoft Azure

Experience with cloud environments, cloud services, and platform software

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and building-trusting relationships with stakeholders

Experience working with mission critical systems is preferred

Ability to apply the principles of analytical and critical thinking skills and other professional practices to diagnose or define problems, collect data and solve abstract problems with widespread unit or organizational impact

Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws

Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative and agile environment

Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail

Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities

Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language

Prior management or team leadership experience

## Description

Director, Enterprise API Standards and Governance is a pivotal role in leading the technology transformation efforts focused on defining and managing the API architecture, standards and governance through the entire Enterprise API lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Articulate and evangelize Enterprise API architecture and patterns including any interim/transition states

Lead creation of standard solution architecture patterns for Enterprise API consumers/providers

Partner with Enterprise API Product Management to co-create and manage an enterprise catalog of APIs

Define and evangelize API discovery, design, development and operationalization standards

Set-up and lead a governance program to streamline all aspects of Enterprise API lifecycle management

Co-create Enterprise API provisioning and consumption security standards with Enterprise Information Security

Represents Enterprise API and Integration function in technology review forums

Work closely with Enterprise API Engineering to deliver shared/platform capabilities that enable federated Enterprise API development

Lead and coach others towards enablement of contemporary engineering and agile practices

Drive improvements in the velocity, scale, and sophistication of engineering solutions