API Architect

Director @ IT WORLD LIMITED | IT talent recruitment, strategic consulting API Architect (6-Month Contract) Overview We are seeking an experienced API Architect to join our team on a 6-month contract basis in Edinburgh, UK. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to define and drive the API strategy across specific business functions, ensuring robust, scalable, and secure API solutions that align with a common technical direction. Key Details Job Title: API Architect Location: Edinburgh, UK Experience Level: 15+ years total experience required Contract Length: 6 months (Inside IR35) Work Mode: Hybrid (2 days mandatory in the office, 3 days remote) Job Summary As an API Architect, you will be responsible for defining, developing, and maintaining the Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) for specific business functional/technical areas. You will provide high-level roadmaps for the implementation of robust API solutions, ensuring alignment with the overall technical direction and successful accomplishment of the roadmaps. Key Responsibilities Design and define API architecture, standards, and governance. 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 comprehensive 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 the API strategy with business goals. Monitor API usage and optimize for scalability and efficiency. Participate, position, and/or present in relevant Engineering Architecture Governance forums. Mandatory Skills & Experience (15+ years total experience required) API Architecture: Minimum 3 years experience working as a dedicated Architect. Microservice Development: Minimum 8 years hands‑on development experience with Java and Spring Boot. Java: Mandatory exposure to Java 17+. Core Concepts: Mandatory understanding of Domain‑Driven Design (DDD), Microservices, and Service Orchestration. Database: Mandatory hands‑on skills in RDBMS and NOSQL databases (writing queries, procedures, optimization, and troubleshooting). API Protocols: Mandatory knowledge of GraphQL and gRPC. Microservice Patterns: Mandatory good understanding of Microservice design patterns: Event‑Driven Architecture (EDA), SAGA, Circuit Breaker. DevOps: Mandatory experience in building CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, deployments, and rollback strategies. System Design: Mandatory proven experience with system architecture, API design, and scalable application patterns. Tools & Methodology: Mandatory experience with version control (Git), CI/CD, and Agile methodologies. Cloud Platforms: At least 3 years hands‑on experience in GCP, Azure, or AWS cloud platforms. General Requirements Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a 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 in Monitoring of Emerging Technologies. Excellent Solution Assessment Skills. Nice to Have Excellent Behavioral Competency. Strong communication and documentation abilities. Experience with Stakeholder Management. Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. How to Apply Interested professionals can send their CV to pranay@itworldltd.com. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr