Api Platform Lead

Edinburgh Hybrid (2 days a week in office)

Excellent salary (£80-120k) and benefits package

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront a brand new technology division and as the API Platform Lead you will lead the development of API strategy and capabilities. 

Reporting into the Global Head of Development you will oversee the design, architecture, development, delivery, and maintenance of the platform (e.g., Azure APIM), set API design standards, manage the developer portal, lead the API governance and enable teams across Technology to build and deploy compliant and re-useable APIs.

This is a pivotal role that combines technical leadership with strategic stakeholder management and innovation in API strategies.

You should have the following skills and experiences -

• Proven experience in leading software engineering teams, preferably in API development and management.
• Strong technical background in API architecture, cloud technologies, and digital transformation.
• Experience in leading the broad development of API capabilities (e.g., design, standards, governance) across an engineering organisation
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align various interests and requirements.
• Experience in setting up and managing scalable and resilient platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of SDLC, API strategies, and governance practices.
• Experience in Financial service, preferred but not essential
• Exceptional leadership and team-management skills.

Want to learn more? Apply online or contact Alasdair Walker from Be-IT.