Solutions Architect
hace 2 días
London
We are looking for a API solution architect who has had experience of dealing with Cognizant. Key Responsibilities • API Strategy & Leadership, • Define and own the API delivery roadmap aligned with business and digital transformation goals., • Evangelize API-first architecture across the organization., • Lead and mentor a high-performing team of API developers, product owners, and delivery managers., • Program & Delivery Management, • Oversee the successful delivery of API projects from concept to production across multiple teams and geographies., • Establish KPIs and OKRs to measure performance, velocity, and reliability of API releases., • Ensure timely delivery while maintaining high quality, scalability, and security standards., • Architecture & Governance, • Work closely with architects and platform teams to ensure consistent and scalable API designs., • Establish API governance models, including versioning, security, documentation, and usage guidelines., • Ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g., REST, GraphQL, OpenAPI, OAuth2)., • Stakeholder & Partner Collaboration, • Collaborate with internal business units, external partners, and clients to understand integration needs., • Act as the point of contact for strategic API integrations with partners and third-party platforms., • Operational Excellence, • Drive adoption of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing for APIs., • Monitor API performance, uptime, and error rates; lead continuous improvement initiatives. ⸻ Key Requirements Experience • 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5+ years in API delivery/architecture roles., • Proven leadership experience in managing cross-functional delivery teams., • Track record of delivering API platforms/products at scale in a complex, distributed environment. Technical Skills • Deep understanding of REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and event-driven architectures., • Hands-on knowledge of API management platforms (e.g., Apigee, Kong, MuleSoft, AWS API Gateway)., • Experience with microservices, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)., • Strong grasp of CI/CD, monitoring tools, and agile delivery practices.