API Architect

Job description

The API Architect role is based within HSBC is a global brand undertaking a major IT transformation and is able to provide global opportunities, at scale to the right individuals. The API Architect role is based within the Digital function of Retail Banking and Wealth Management. Digital technologies are increasingly being adopted as the first point of contact for over forty million HSBC customers.

The API Architect is both a technology and people leadership position. The role involves understanding the business aspirations and supporting the delivery of a global, service portfolio. The digital propositions that comprise the service portfolio are expected to support both the immediate requirements and accelerate future solution delivery.

The API Architect will act as a consultant to the business on service direction, evolve best standards and practise in API design and contribute to the development of the API Platform. This is a great opportunity to work on a large API transformation programme. This role will have a reporting line to the Lead API Architect.

Your responsibilities will include:

· Documenting API standards and guidelines based on REST
· Supporting agile delivery teams and promoting the re-use of existing services
· Defining solutions and developing proof-of-concept code on an API Platform
· Designing strategies around service implementation to meet non-functional requirements
· Representing Retail Banking and Wealth Management (RBWM) Digital Architecture at cross-organisational meetings
· Aligning API design approaches across multiple stakeholders
· Solving integration problems with legacy systems
· Assisting the Lead API Architect as appropriate

Desired profile

Qualifications :

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

·  Relevant knowledge of REST, API, Microservices
·  Experience working in an Enterprise scale environment
·  Past working experience in an Architecture role
·  Experience working in Agile methodologies – Scrum, Kanban, Lean User Experience (UX), XP is desirable but not essential
·  Past working experience on API Management (e.g. Chartered Accountant (CA), Mulesoft, Apigee, Mashery) is desirable but not essential
·  Experience of PaaS/IaaS – Pivotal Cloud Foundry, Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Azure is desirable but not essential
·  A track record of constantly looking for ways to do things better and an excellent understanding of the mechanism necessary to successfully implement change
·  Excellent written and spoken communication skills; an ability to communicate with impact, ensuring complex information is articulated in a meaningful way to wide and varied audiences
·  Worked collaboratively with other colleagues, supporting them when possible
·  Planned projects and activities systematically in line with business priorities, using a variety of analysis and problem solving techniques
·  A comprehensive understanding of risk management and proven experience of ensuring own/others' compliance with relevant regulatory processes

The base location for this role is Southwark, London (Blue Fin)

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.

Key search words: full-stack, developer, REST, architect, API, digital, micro services.