System Analyst

API Analyst | System Analyst Microservices | APIs | Hybrid

£550–£570 per day (Inside IR35)

Immediate starters preferred

We’re working with a client who is looking for an experienced API Analyst to support a re-architecture programme within a microservices environment.

This role requires strong commercial experience operating within technical delivery teams and driving requirements through to implementation.

The Role

• Own technical requirements and user stories end-to-end, from inception to delivery
• Lead API discovery and analysis (Postman, RapidAPI or similar tools)
• Define and document technical and non-functional requirements
• Support greenfield builds and process design from scratch
• Work closely with Architects and Product to ensure solutions align with engineering strategy
• Partner with the Technical Product Owner to ensure delivery aligns with CMS and product vision
• Engage confidently with developers, testers and DevOps teams
• Facilitate and contribute to Agile ceremonies (refinement, sprint planning, stand-ups, retros)
• Support stakeholder engagement, including marketing and editorial users where required

Experience Required

• Strong background in technical analysis within architecture or development-led environments
• Proven experience writing and shaping technical solutions independently
• Solid understanding of APIs and microservices architecture
• Experience defining non-functional requirements
• Hands-on Agile delivery experience (Scrum, Kanban, XP)
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including senior stakeholders
• Able to prioritise effectively across multiple workstreams