Job Description
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