<p>As the API Standards & Compliance Lead, you will define, implement, and enforce enterprise-wide API governance frameworks that ensure consistency, security, and scalability across all APIs. This strategic role focuses on establishing API design standards, lifecycle governance, and compliance policies aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. You will partner closely with Enterprise Architecture, Security, Platform Engineering, and Developer Experience teams to advance an API-first strategy and enable seamless integration across the enterprise.</p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Do</p><p>Governance Framework & Standards</p><ul><li>Define and maintain enterprise-wide API design and governance policies aligned with architecture principles and industry standards (OpenAPI, REST, GraphQL).</li><li>Establish naming conventions, versioning guidelines, backward compatibility expectations, deprecation/retirement policies, and documentation standards.</li><li>Run the API Governance Board (reviews, approvals, waivers) and maintain the governance operating model and RACI.</li><li>Author and maintain reference architecture, standards playbooks, and reusable policy templates.</li></ul><p>Lifecycle Governance & Platform Integration (Apigee X)</p><ul><li>Design and oversee API onboarding workflows via the Developer Portal, ensuring proper documentation, cataloging, and discoverability.</li><li>Define governance processes integrated with Apigee X for publishing, runtime policies (e.g., quotas, rate limiting), and analytics.</li><li>Ensure consistent use of API products, proxies, and catalogs; promote high-quality API definitions and reusability.</li></ul><p>Security & Regulatory Compliance</p><ul><li>Implement governance for security patterns (OAuth2, JWT, JWKS, mTLS) using Apigee X and Ping Identity.</li><li>Align APIs to regulatory requirements (e.g., Open Banking, PSD2, HIPAA, GDPR) and enterprise security standards.</li><li>Partner with Risk, Compliance, and Security Engineering to define control objectives, evidence, and auditability (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2).</li></ul><p>Developer Experience & Enablement</p><ul><li>Collaborate with the API Gateway and DevEx teams to optimize portal usability, API discoverability, and policy adoption.</li><li>Create artifacts (cheat sheets, checklists, sample OpenAPI specs, policy catalogs) that accelerate compliant delivery.</li></ul><p>Analytics, Metrics & Continuous Improvement</p><ul><li>Define and track governance KPIs (e.g., % APIs compliant, time-to-approve, policy adoption rates, security defect trends).</li><li>Use Apigee Analytics and GCP monitoring to identify gaps and refine standards based on data insights and evolving business needs.</li></ul><p>Risk, Audit & Controls</p><ul><li>Establish controls and evidence for audits (design-time and runtime), including conformity checks against policy and standards.</li><li>Coordinate remediation plans for non-compliant APIs; manage waivers/exceptions with clear time-bound conditions.</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Sales and Use Tax Analyst to join our team in Columbus, Ohio. This role involves ensuring compliance with indirect tax regulations, identifying process improvements, and collaborating across departments to optimize tax strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate tax compliance and a keen ability to manage tax processes effectively.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Evaluate and review sales and use tax processes to ensure adherence to state and local tax regulations.<br>• Collaborate with various teams to develop and implement tax strategies that improve financial performance.<br>• Reconcile indirect tax accounts monthly, resolving discrepancies and ensuring accurate tax postings.<br>• Work alongside data and technology teams to enhance reconciliation tools and improve tax-related processes.<br>• Prepare and review monthly journal entries related to indirect taxes.<br>• Monitor, refine, and document controls within the indirect tax function, including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.<br>• Identify process gaps and implement solutions to strengthen the indirect tax framework.<br>• Handle the preparation and review of indirect tax filings, including Canadian tax returns and recovery assessments.<br>• Support state sales and use tax audits, ensuring compliance and resolving audit-related issues.<br>• Assist with additional tax projects related to indirect taxes as assigned.