API and Integration Architect

Job description

The role of the API and Integration Architect is to ensure that the Retail Banking and Wealth Management (RBWM) Digital integration full stack works together seamlessly & efficiently from process & systems API's to HSBC Operating Services and Technologies (HOST) systems integration adapters.

Your responsibilities will include:
· Troubleshooting and escalating any organisational or technical blockers impacting API engineering delivery
· Enhancing the technical methods, standards, processes and tooling currently utilised by the API engineering teams around the Globe
· Identifying and developing continuous improvement initiatives to improve the productivity of the HSBC engineering teams and enhance the performance, scalability and operability of their API components
· Co-ordinating the rollout of the continuous improvement initiatives across the HSBC engineering team and monitoring their effectiveness post-implementation

Desired profile

Qualifications :

The ideal candidate for this role will have the below experience and qualifications:
·  Strong experience as both a hands-on architect and a software engineer in the following domains:
·  Java EE including (Web Services, REST, JPA).
·  Database (SQL server/Oracle/MySQL/MongoDB/Cassandra)
·  Spring, OSGi
·  SOA, EDA, and Design patterns.
·  Javascript (ReactJS, AngularJS), HTML5, CSS3
·  Deep knowledge and hands-on experience in API management platforms and API related activities: requirement analysis, solution architecture and design, resource-based API modelling, micro-services architecture
·  Deep knowledge and hands-on experience in API security standards and
·  Proven track record of acting as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for API projects
·  A track record of delivering significant change which improves business effectiveness in sustainable ways
·  Proven experience of motivating others to deliver exceptional performance and long terms results
·  Proven experience of leading others and creating an environment that supports and inspires people to develop and deliver
·  Excellent written and spoken communication skills with experience of successfully influencing others, negotiating effectively and winning over audiences with compelling and persuasive presentations
·  A successful track record of leading significant and complex business programmes, overcoming challenges to consistently meet/exceed objectives

The base location of this role will be Bluefin Building, London

HSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment