API Governance Specialist

Description

We are **One Team.** We **make it happen.** We are **Unstoppable.** BABEL is a multinational technology consulting firm specializing in applying its services and technological expertise to accelerate the digital transformation of its clients—large enterprises and public institutions. **What is our strategic plan?** We look toward the future! Our **Hiperespacio 2029 strategic plan** promises an exciting journey, **full of opportunities** for professional growth and development. Achieving **€1 billion** in revenue is a challenge we are confident will become another success story—written together by the **collaboration** and **talent** of our people. **What are we looking for?** ### **API Governance Specialist (Madrid)** **Job Description** We are seeking an **API Governance Specialist**, based in Madrid, to provide functional support for various technology initiatives, ensuring APIs comply with organization-wide standards. The role will actively participate in the full API lifecycle, contributing to both design and validation, and also taking part in the final API acceptance process. This is an opportunity to join an environment committed to innovation, adoption of cutting-edge technologies, and continuous improvement through collaboration and exploration of new ideas.### **Responsibilities** * Provide functional support to projects to ensure compliance with API standards. * Participate in API design and validation within the development lifecycle. * Collaborate on the API acceptance process. * Develop and maintain APIs according to defined standards, especially in applications integrating artificial intelligence capabilities. ### **Requirements** **Professional Experience** * Over 10 years’ experience in corporate and investment banking environments (Markets, Banking, GTB, PPT, etc.). **Education** * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines. **Languages** * Spanish: mandatory * English: desirable **Technical Skills (Hard Skills)** * Knowledge of API development standards. ### **Key Competencies** * Ability to lead and drive change in complex environments. * Entrepreneurial mindset and orientation toward innovation. * Creative thinking to generate original solutions. * Strong focus on sustainable results. * Collaborative work ethic, prioritizing team success. * Autonomy and self-management skills. * Building relationships based on trust. * Ability to inspire and foster inclusive and safe environments. * Open, honest, and transparent attitude. **What do we offer?** **Babel, the great way to achieve the success.** Do you want to join an expanding, committed, and innovative team that makes history every day? At Babel, we support you on your path to success. We believe in people’s talent and aim to empower it by offering an outstanding work environment rooted in collaboration and solidarity. Working at Babel is much more than working for a company—it means joining a team of people united by a shared mission and a company model centered on values. And we do so by promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, guaranteeing equal opportunities for all candidates in a discrimination-free environment. Moreover, * We champion work-life flexibility. (Point-based vacation system, remote work, and flexible hours). * We invest in training our *Babelievers*. * We invest in your physical and emotional well-being. (Private health insurance / life insurance, personal trainer, and wellbeing program). * We invest in your free time too (nature activities, sports tournaments, streaming platform subscription (e.g., Netflix)). * You share in the company’s growth and are recognized for your contribution (Benefits Bonus). * We focus on working with the latest technologies and innovative projects—but above all, we accompany digital transformation and bring technology closer to society. **Are you up for the challenge? We’re waiting for you!** *In compliance with current data protection regulations, we inform you that the controller of your personal data is GRUPO BABEL (see companies listed in the privacy policy), and your data will be used to manage your current and future recruitment processes, as well as for other purposes described on our website. This processing is based on the candidate’s consent. The personal data collected will not be transferred to third parties except where expressly required by law. You may exercise your data protection rights by contacting* *data.protection@babelgroup.com**. Full details on our privacy policy are available on our website.*