API Architect
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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
* Bachelor’s or master’s 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.