Lead API Solution Architect - Financial Services / Banking

Lead API Solution Architect - Investment Banking - London (Hybrid)
My client, a leading investment bank, is seeking a Lead API Solution Architect for a 6-month contract (inside IR35). This senior role requires strong technical leadership, deep API expertise, and experience in regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and lead enterprise API strategy and architecture
• Drive API adoption and governance across teams
• Ensure secure, scalable integration with legacy and cloud systems
• Maintain compliance with financial regulations
• Monitor and optimise API performance and developer experience

Experience Required:

• Proven leadership in large-scale API programmes
• Expertise in REST, OAuth2, OpenAPI, and API security
• Familiarity with banking processes and Open Banking standards
• Cloud (Azure/GCP), CI/CD, and integration tools (Kafka, IBM MQ)
• Strong stakeholder management and strategic thinking

If the role is of interest please apply with your updated CV