API Architect

API Architect

Location - Edinburgh ( Weekly 2days Onsite and 3 days remote)

Inside Ir35 Contract

Job Summary:

Looking for an Technical Architect that shall define, develop and maintain the Application Programming Interfaces for specific business functional/technical areas and provide high-level roadmaps for the implementation of the robust API solutions, aligning to a common technical direction ensuring accomplishment of the roadmaps.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and define API architecture and standards.
• Collaborate with development teams to implement scalable API solutions.
• Ensure API security, reliability, and performance.
• Establish and enforce best practices for API development.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and tools.
• Document architectural decisions and API specifications.
• Mentor and guide software engineers on API-related topics.
• Review and improve existing API implementations.
• Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and align API strategy.
• Monitor API usage and optimize for scalability and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelors or masters degree in computer science or related field.
• Proven experience designing and implementing APIs.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful and GraphQL API design principles.
• Experience with microservices architecture and cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with API security standards and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with API management tools and platforms.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Competency / Knowledge Monitoring of Emerging Technologies.
• Excellent Solution Assessment Skills
• Participate, position and or present in relevant Engineering Architecture Governance forums or related forums (Internal and/or External associations) and act as quorum member or chairperson at the relevant Technology Architecture Governance.

Nice to Have

• Excellent Behavioral Competency
• Strong communication and documentation abilities.
• Stakeholder Management
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.