Global API Architect / API Product Owner (f/m)


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Deutsche Post DHL Group

Listed on

11th April 2018

Location

Bonn

Salary/Rate

Competitive

Salary Notes

Competitive

Type

Permanent

Start Date

ASAP

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Are you passionate about APIs? Do you want to design, evangelize and be responsible for APIs for the world’s leading logistics company? Are you able to communicate both with technical experts and senior leadership? Do you understand the power of APIs and can pay attention to detail while keeping the big picture in mind? Do you want to drive the design, delivery and strategic development of our API landscape? Do you want to connect our customers and their logistics needs with the power of our international network? Then we would like to meet you. Discover the advantages of being part of the world’s most international company and logistics leader!

FOR OUR HEADQUARTERS IN BONN, WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE DATE IN A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION AS

GLOBAL API ARCHITECT / API PRODUCT OWNER (F/M)

Your responsibilities and tasks

                     Plan, prepare and monitor the implementation of API activities together with our CIOs and their management teams, shape our APIs according to customer needs, provide recommendations to our decision makers and be their advisor

                     Design, control and execute the implementation of APIs and design the information models and system architecture of APIs for the portfolio of our products and solutions

                     Coordinate representatives from corporate divisions of all levels, align with related business application teams and adjacent projects (Data Lake/Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, IoT) and ensure cross-divisional and group-wide exchange

                     Monitor the quality of APIs and related processes, service performance, as well as identify and define measurements, improvements and best practices

                     Steer our external partners and take part in negotiations with specialists and heads of departments, as well as maintaining relationships with them

Your qualification for the position as Global API Architect/API Product Owner (f/m)

                     University degree, preferably in information technology, business with a focus on IT, software engineering or equivalent qualification

                     Extensive professional experience with "API first" mindset, IT product management, architecture and data models relevant for APIs (Microservices, REST, Internet Standards, Enterprise Architecture), requirements management; experience with API tools, processes and API vocabularies/ontologies; ideally in the area of logistics

                     Experience in customer interaction, project management, senior management interaction and functional leadership of teams and working groups, in particular on the topic of interfaces/data structures is a major advantage, as well as knowledge of API specification formats (OpenAPI/Swagger) and common data formats (JSON, XML)

                     Excellent English skills as well as intercultural awareness in daily communication with colleagues, managers, partners and customers; fluent business German is also an advantage

                     Analytic and strategic way of working, and the ability to convince technology decision makers and the API community within Deutsche Post DHL

                     A mindset reflecting independent work, perseverance and assertiveness in the face of organizational and technological challenges, as well as a hands-on mentality; preferably some practical experience in previous technical roles and/or other relevant technical skills

What we offer

                     The opportunity to work for a global company and to help shape the digital transformation of Deutsche Post DHL Group

                     A demanding yet supportive environment with responsibilities that will encourage you to grow and develop your potential

                     The advantages of being part of an international network of experts and senior managers

                     Outstanding social benefits, Jobticket (bus and train), employee cafeteria, family services (childcare, etc.) and various perks (mobile phone contracts, insurance, leisure and vacation offers and much more)

                     Competitive salary structure

                     Professional training and educational opportunities as well as personal development opportunities

                     Company health management and sports and fitness offers

                     Central, highly accessible location in Bonn with exceptional public infrastructure

About Deutsche Post DHL Group

Deutsche Post DHL Group is the world’s leading postal and logistics services provider. As one of the largest global employers, with a presence in more than 220 countries and territories, we see the world through different eyes. We connect people around the world and improve their lives with a network focused on service, quality and sustainability. That’s true not just for our customers but for each individual member of our team. Deutsche Post and DHL welcomes talents like you!

We are looking forward to your application!

Are you up for the challenge? Submit your application now to become our new Global API Architect/API Product Owner (f/m). Kindly include all relevant documents (cover letter, resume, letters of reference) with your application and an indication of your desired salary. Use the 'APPLY' button to submit your application materials.

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