The Atradius Group provides trade credit insurance, surety, and collections services worldwide, and has a presence through 160 offices in 52 countries. The products offered by Atradius protect companies around the world against the default risks associated with selling goods and services on credit.
At Atradius, we believe in personal development and the Growth Mindset. Our culture is based on teamwork, reliable accountability, constantly improving and unrivalled service. Read on more on our Career site: https://careers.Atradius.Com/en/careers
Department DescriptionAtradius IT Services (ITS) is part of the Atradius Group and is responsible for all worldwide ICT services for Atradius. ITS is a global operation with staff in 12 countries driving the digital transformation and a wide range of services, projects, vendors, and outsourcing.
Within Atradius ITS, the Shared Components area is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining reusable components that serve as the foundation for various Atradius applications and services. Its primary objective is to ensure integration, consistency, and efficiency of common elements, while promoting standardization and enabling scalability across the organization. Furthermore, Shared Components fosters collaboration between teams, provides technical support, and guarantees that all components meet the required standards for quality, security, and alignment with business objectives.
The API CoE (Center of Excellence) is responsible for establishing best practices, standards, and governance for API development and management across the organization. It drives innovation, ensures consistency, and supports teams in designing, building, and maintaining secure and scalable APIs. Additionally, the API CoE promotes collaboration, provides guidance and training, and oversees the lifecycle of API assets to maximize their value and alignment with business objectives.
If you are passionate about leading innovation and fostering collaboration in API and shared component development, we invite you to take the next step and explore the opportunity to join us as our API CoE and Shared Components Manager.
Job DescriptionAs the API CoE and Shared Components Manager at Atradius, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and excellence in the development and management of APIs and reusable components across the organization. You will be responsible for setting strategic directions, establishing best practices, and ensuring consistency, security, and scalability of API and shared component assets. Your leadership will foster collaboration between teams, promote standardization, and support the delivery of business objectives through technical expertise and guidance. In this role, you will oversee project timelines, budgets, and resources, mentor and develop engineering talent, and guarantee alignment with organizational standards and goals.
ResponsibilitiesAPI Centre of Excellence (CoE) Management
Define and maintain API governance frameworks and best practices, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
Oversee the lifecycle management of APIs, including design, versioning, security, and retirement strategies.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to drive API adoption, standardization, and reuse across business units.
Monitor API performance, security, and compliance, and implement improvement initiatives as required.
Lead training and knowledge-sharing sessions for internal teams regarding API strategy and best practices.
Establish metrics and KPIs to evaluate API usage, business impact, and technical performance.
Oversee API documentation and develop onboarding processes to ensure clarity and ease of integration.
Promote API security standards, regularly assess vulnerabilities, and coordinate with the cybersecurity team on incident response planning.
Shared Component Management
Manage the design, development, and maintenance of shared software components to ensure reusability and consistency across solutions.
Establish and enforce standards for documentation, testing, and version control of shared assets.
Coordinate with project teams to identify opportunities for leveraging shared components and reducing duplication of effort.
Monitor the usage and performance of shared components, implementing updates and enhancements as necessary.
Support integration and compatibility efforts between shared components and other enterprise systems.
Oversee component lifecycle management, including end-of-life planning and migration strategies.
Recommend and implement automation solutions to improve efficiency in deployment and maintenance of shared components.
Conduct regular audits to ensure shared components adhere to regulatory and compliance requirements.
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
Act as the principal point of contact for API and shared component matters, engaging with business and IT stakeholders to understand requirements and communicate progress.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence within the team.
Provide leadership and mentoring to team members, supporting their professional growth and alignment with organizational goals.
Represent the API CoE and Shared Components function in strategic planning sessions, communicating vision and priorities to senior management.
Establish and nurture external partnerships to ensure alignment with industry trends and best practices.
Manage budgets and resource allocation across API and shared component initiatives, ensuring efficiency and optimal investment.
QualificationsEducational Background
A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field. Advanced degrees or certifications in API architecture, cloud platforms, or DevOps practices are considered a strong plus.
Experience
A minimum of 5–10 years of experience in engineering or technical leadership roles, with hands‐on expertise in API design, development, governance, and lifecycle management. Experience in managing reusable software components, integration platforms, or B2B/API technologies is highly desirable. A background in modern software engineering and DevOps practices is essential.
Technical Skills
Strong proficiency in modern programming languages and cloud platforms. Solid understanding of API management solutions, API security standards, and best practices for reusable component development. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, test automation, observability tooling, and versioning strategies is crucial.
Leadership Skills
Proven ability to lead, develop, and mentor engineering teams. Experience in building high‐performing technical teams, recruiting, and onboarding talent, and driving a culture of standardization and excellence. Demonstrated capability to guide individuals through professional development and performance processes.
Strategic Planning
Experience defining technical roadmaps for APIs and shared components and aligning them with enterprise architecture and business priorities. Ability to represent the API CoE and Shared Components function in strategic planning discussions, influencing decisions and driving long‐term technical direction.
Communication Skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross‐functional teams including architecture, cybersecurity, product owners, and business stakeholders. Capable of leading training sessions, knowledge‐sharing activities, and promoting adoption of standards across diverse teams.
Benefits
A dynamic, international, and challenging work environment
Training and support to reach your full potential including the opportunity for continuous professional development.
Attractive terms and conditions, including competitive salary, pension package and a range of flexible benefits and rewards.
Challenging tasks with individual development and training opportunities
Equal opportunities for allThe success of our organisation stands with the quality of our people and the ideas they have. Insights and innovative solutions for our customers are the result of an interplay of cultures, knowledge, and experience. That is why diversity is extremely important to Atradius. To ensure that all colleagues within Atradius can develop their qualities, we promote an inclusive culture in which everyone feels involved and valued. We encourage and welcome everyone to apply to our positions.
Estrella RAMIREZ, Human Resources, is available by e-mail at estrella.ramirez@atradius.com.
Title: API CoE and Shared Components Manager
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