AVP, API Enablement Technology Lead
Job in
Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, 06112, USA
Listed on 2026-06-27
Listing for:
The Hartford
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-27
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
IT Project Manager, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, IT Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
AVP IT Engineering – API Enablement Technology Lead
We’re determined to make a difference. Join our team as we help shape the future. The AVP, API Enablement Technology Lead will be accountable for technical stewardship and leadership of The Hartford’s API Platform Modernization, specifically architecting and directing the transformation of API gateway infrastructure—including MCP Gateway and AI Gateway implementations.
Responsibilities- Establish and execute a multi‑year technical strategy for API gateway modernization, including oversight of MCP Gateway and AI Gateway technology adoption.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams responsible for API gateway migration, integration, and modernization across diverse portfolios.
- Collaborate with executive leadership—including SVP, CIO, and VPs—to ensure technical alignment and successful delivery of gateway modernization initiatives.
- Co‑lead the transformation of technology organizations, optimizing readiness and operational effectiveness post‑API gateway upgrades.
- Build strong technical partnerships with business units, Enterprise Architecture, and CISO to ensure compliance, security, and functional requirements are met.
- Lead CIO program leaders in managing all technical aspects of development, QA, production, and staging environments supporting hybrid, multi‑cloud API gateway solutions.
- Demonstrated technical leadership and influencing skills at the senior management level, with a track record of successful API gateway modernization.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, adept at articulating complex API gateway strategies to technical and non‑technical audiences.
- Strategic technical mindset with strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving abilities relevant to API gateway modernization.
- Forward‑thinking leader who leverages creative approaches and challenges conventional gateway architecture paradigms.
- Accountable and results‑driven, delivering high‑quality, technically sound gateway solutions within budget and timelines.
- Consistent Agile frameworks practice, driving technical innovation and API gateway modernization.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline.
- 10+ years of technical leadership in API gateway modernization projects.
- 15+ years of professional experience in Information Technology with specialization in API platforms.
- 10+ years of program management experience leading large‑scale technical transformation initiatives, cross‑functional engineering teams, and engaging senior leaders.
- Hands‑on software engineering experience in enterprise API development, deployment, and operational management.
- Expertise in modern API gateway technologies, including MCP Gateway and AI Gateway platforms.
- Deep knowledge of software engineering practices, code migration, release management, and configuration tools relevant to API platforms.
- Experience leading Agile teams and working within Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) to deliver API gateway solutions.
- Experience shaping API platform strategy, technical architecture, and leading technology discussions with enterprise stakeholders.
- Extensive knowledge of IaaS/PaaS/SaaS, Public/Private/Hybrid cloud environments, and gateway services.
- Experience designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise API gateway workloads.
- Subject matter expertise in Cloud Native technologies—microservices, containerization, orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes), service meshes, serverless, and progressive delivery for API gateway platforms.
- Expertise in infrastructure‑as‑code tools for automated API gateway deployment.
- Strong proficiency in Dev Ops practices, creating CI/CT/CD pipelines for API gateway solutions.
- Experience integrating automation workflow tools with configuration management for API gateway platforms.
- Superior oral and written communication skills, ability to influence and partner with stakeholders to ensure technical alignment, mitigate risks, manage priorities, and allocate resources for API gateway modernization.
- Experience managing cost, schedule, and performance in large‑scale API gateway projects.
- Comprehensive understanding of IT operations and system development life cycles in complex enterprise environments, with emphasis on API gateway platforms.
The annualized base pay range for this role is: $177,600 - $266,400. Actual base pay could vary based on performance, proficiency, and demonstration of required competencies.
Equal Opportunity
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Sex, Race, Color, Veterans, Disability, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or Expression, Religion, Age.
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