Head of API Engineering, Platforms & Modernization (L9)
Guardian is transforming how we deliver digital and data-driven experiences. This roleleadsthe strategy and execution of our enterprise API ecosystem—enabling secure, scalable, and reusable services that power customer, product, and AI capabilities across the organization.
You will modernize our API landscape,establishengineering standards, and lead teams delivering high-quality integration solutions across the enterprise.
You Will
Lead the design and delivery of scalable, reliable API platforms across the enterprise
Establish and enforce API standards across security, performance, and lifecycle management
Modernize legacy integrations into reusable, well-governed APIs
Drive adoption and reuse of APIs across product and engineering teams
Partner with architecture, cybersecurity, and platform teams to align on integration patterns
Improve developer experience through tooling, automation, and self-service capabilities
Build and lead high-performing engineering teams across platform and delivery
Reduce duplication and improve efficiency across enterprise integrations
Influence technology direction through strong cross-functional partnerships
You Have
Experience leading API, platform, or integration engineering in large-scale environments
Strongexpertisein API design, microservices, and modern integration patterns
Proven ability toestablishstandards and drive adoption across teams
Experience modernizing legacy systems into scalable services
Strong understanding of security (authentication, authorization, zero-trust)
Experience leading and developing engineering teams
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive enterprise outcomes
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in software engineering, API development, or platform engineering
5+ years of experience leading engineering teams and delivering at enterprise scale
Proven experience designing and implementing API strategies and integration architectures
Experience modernizing legacy systems into scalable, service-based architectures
Strong understanding of API security, governance, and lifecycle management
Experienceoperatingin complex, cross-functional environments with multiple stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive enterprise-wide initiatives
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with cloud-native architectures (e.g., AWS, Azure)
Familiarity with event-driven architectures and distributed systems
Exposure to data and AI integration patterns
Experience implementing developer platforms or API marketplaces
Background in financial services or regulated industries
Success Measures
High platform reliability, performance, and developer experience
Increased API adoption and reuse across teams
Reduction in redundant integrations and services
Strong compliance with security and engineering standards
Improved delivery speed and predictability
Reduction in API-related incidents
Salary Range:
$178,690.00 - $293,560.00
The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.
Our Promise
At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
Inspire Well-Being
As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Accommodations
Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MyHR@glic.com Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site.
Visa Sponsorship
Guardian Life is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment-based visas (e.g., such as an H-1B). In order to be a successful applicant, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship/support now or at any time in the future.
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Who we are
Guardian makes a difference in the lives of people when they need us most. With over 160 years of stability and fiscal integrity, we are a trusted resource to generations of families and business owners, inspiring well-being and helping build financial confidence.
Today, we stand behind 29 million consumers, helping them prepare and plan for a bright future for themselves and their families. We help business owners care for their employees. And we help people recover and thrive in times of unexpected loss.
As a modern mutual insurance company, we believe in driving value beyond dividends. We invest in our colleagues, are building an inclusive and innovative culture, and are helping to uplift communities through thoughtful corporate impact programs.
What we stand for
In 1860, a community of immigrants joined together to insure and protect their businesses and families. They were guided by powerful ideals that we’ve continued to stand behind and evolved throughout the years: we do the right thing, we believe people count, we courageously shape the future together, and we go above and beyond for the people we serve.
Guardian employees embrace and live by these values every day. They remind us to put people at the heart of all we do so that we can help protect what matters most to you. Want to help bring these values to life? Join us for a rewarding career and the opportunity to shape the future.
Disclosures:
Financial information concerning Guardian as of December 31, 2022, on a statutory basis: Admitted assets = $76.0 billion; liabilities = $67.2 billion (including $55.0 billion of reserves); and surplus = $8.8 billion. Dividends are not guaranteed. They are declared annually by Guardian’s Board of Directors.
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