Software Engineer, API Governance - Remote

Overview

As a Software Engineer, API Governance at Upsun, you own the vision and execution of our API governance strategy. You bring consistency, clarity, and quality to how our APIs are designed, built, and maintained—ensuring they are secure, compliant, and developer-friendly.

In Short

• Lead strategic initiatives to standardize API design.
• Manage the full API lifecycle from architecture reviews to deprecation policies.
• Collaborate across teams to embed governance policies.
• Solve complex challenges in data consistency.
• Ensure API strategy supports scalability and innovation.
• Drive adoption of best practices for developer experience.
• Contribute to an API-first culture.

Requirements

• 4+ years of software development experience focused on APIs.
• Proven track record defining and enforcing API standards.
• Ability to balance security, compliance, and developer enablement.
• Deep understanding of REST APIs and OAuth2 authentication.
• Experience building RESTful applications in Go or Python.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience leading an organization toward an API-first strategy.

Benefits

• Flexible PTO.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Company stock options.
• Professional development budget.
• Office equipment budget.
• Wellness budget.
• Annual team gatherings.
• Internet reimbursement.
• Inclusive parental leave.
• Remote work travel program.