Backend Capability Product Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Louisiana, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the product roadmap for backend systems, APIs, and data platform functionalities.

• Establish API design standards, versioning practices, and principles for developer experience (DX).

• Propel the vision for a scalable, event-driven microservices architecture in partnership with engineering leaders.

• Create and oversee API governance frameworks, including authentication protocols, rate limiting, and SLA commitments.

• Spearhead strategy and implementation for third-party integrations, partner APIs, and the development of a marketplace ecosystem.

• Identify and rank integration opportunities with EHR/EMR platforms (such as Epic, Cerner, athenahealth, etc.), payer systems, and health data networks.

• Collaborate with technical architects to assess and adopt interoperability standards: HL7 FHIR R4 / R4B SMART on FHIR Direct Messaging / TEFCA / QHIN participation.

• Oversee the integration roadmap from vendor assessment through to production launch and ongoing lifecycle management.

• Analyze and synthesize trends in healthcare technology, regulatory changes (ONC, CMS), and the competitive landscape to guide the backend roadmap.

• Assess emerging capabilities, including commercial AI model APIs (Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, OpenAI GPT), generative AI integration, and real-time data streaming, converting them into business-ready features.

• Develop ROI-driven business cases for platform investments, with quantified impact forecasts related to revenue, retention, or efficiency.

• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Success, and pre-sales teams to identify unmet integration and API requirements from the market.

• Act as the main product owner within backend engineering teams, managing sprint planning, backlog refinement, and stakeholder reviews.

• Convert complex technical requirements into clear, actionable product specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.

• Serve as the internal API product advocate, empowering teams to effectively utilize platform capabilities.

• Define and monitor platform KPIs: API adoption, uptime, latency, integration success rates, and developer satisfaction.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in product management.

• At least 4 years dedicated to backend systems, APIs, or platform products.

• Proven success in delivering SaaS platform features at scale, preferably in a B2B or enterprise environment.

• In-depth knowledge of RESTful API design, webhooks, asynchronous messaging, and modern integration methodologies.

• Practical experience with API management platforms (e.g., Apigee, AWS API Gateway, Kong, MuleSoft).

• Strong capability to develop investment cases based on ROI modeling, market analysis, and competitive differentiation.

• Demonstrated experience in leading API or platform product strategy, not just execution.

• Comfortable interpreting technical documentation, reviewing API specifications (OpenAPI/Swagger), and engaging in architectural discussions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Paid time off.

• Retirement savings options.

• Wellness programs.

• Comprehensive benefits package.