Business Analyst (API Lifecycle Management)

SWIFT

We are looking for a Business Analyst with strong experience in API Lifecycle Management to work closely with product managers, architects, developers, and platform teams. The role focuses on defining, documenting, and governing APIs across their full lifecycle from ideation and design through build, publication, versioning, and retirement ensuring consistency, usability, security, and alignment with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities
Elicit, analyze, and document business and functional requirements for APIs and API platforms
Define API use cases, consumer journeys, and business flows
Collaborate with architects and engineering teams on API design standards, contracts, and specifications (OpenAPI/Swagger)
Support API lifecycle stages (Ideation, Design & Review, Testing, Publication & Onboarding, Versioning)
Produce high-quality documentation including BRDs, Functional Specifications and Consumer Documentation
Work with governance teams to ensure APIs meet security, compliance, and regulatory requirements
Coordinate with internal and external API consumers to capture feedback and improve usability
Support API change management, impact analysis, and release communication
Act as a bridge between business, product, and technology teams


Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in technology-driven environments
Strong hands-on experience with API-based architectures and integration concepts
Solid understanding of API lifecycle management and API governance
Experience working with REST APIs, JSON, HTTP, OAuth2, and related standards
Familiarity with API tools and platforms
Strong documentation skills with attention to clarity and structure
Experience working in Agile / Scrum delivery models
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Nice to Have
Experience in payments, banking, or financial services
Knowledge of event-driven architectures and async APIs
Exposure to developer portals and API monetization models
Consulting or platform transformation experience

Education
Bachelor s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field

What Success Looks Like
APIs are clearly defined, well-documented, and easy to consume
Reduced rework due to clear requirements and governance
Strong alignment between business needs and technical implementation
Positive feedback from API consumers and platform teams