API-First Integrations Architect

Berkshire News; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Hotels is seeking an Integration Lead to own the design and governance of Warner's integration layer, guiding migration from point-to-point to an API-first, event-driven model. You will ensure the data platform and digital products rely on sound integration foundations.

This hands-on role requires architectural leadership and close collaboration with Enterprise Architecture, Head of Digital & Data Delivery, and external engineering partners to reduce complexity and accelerate delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience designing multi-system integration architectures.
• Ability to define integration standards and governance.
• Proven track record delivering API-first, event-driven platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own Warner's integration architecture and target state.
• Lead evaluation and implementation of a new integration platform.
• Collaborate with data platform teams to ensure clean data flow.
• Chair integration architecture reviews and maintain API catalogue.

Skills

Integration architecture

API-first

Event-driven

Data integration

Collaboration

Tools

Azure Integration Services

AWS EventBridge

OpenAPI

REST

GraphQL

Job description

Warner Hotels is seeking an Integration Lead to own the design and governance of Warner's integration layer, guiding migration from point-to-point to an API-first, event-driven model. You will ensure the data platform and digital products rely on sound integration foundations.

This hands-on role requires architectural leadership and close collaboration with Enterprise Architecture, Head of Digital & Data Delivery, and external engineering partners to reduce complexity and accelerate delivery.