API Gateway Technical Business Analyst - Knutsford, Cheshire and remote

Octopus Computer Associates; Sworton Heath; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider based in the UK is seeking a Technical Business Analyst to bridge business needs and technical implementation for API Gateway solutions. The role requires expertise in API technologies, strong analytical skills, and effective communication with stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have experience in requirements gathering and documentation, alongside a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This position offers a contract rate of £350 per day, requiring some on-site work while also supporting remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in technical projects.
• Strong understanding of API technologies, integration patterns.
• Experience in requirements gathering and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements for API Gateway implementations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to document use cases.
• Create technical documentation for API configurations.

Skills

API Gateway concepts

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Apigee

MuleSoft

Kong

AWS API Gateway

Job description

Technical Business Analyst (API Gateway)

Location: Knutsford, Cheshire and remote – 2–3 days in office per week.

Rate: £350 per day – Inside IR35.

Eligibility: BPSS clearance required. Payee status must be through umbrella.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Technical Business Analyst specializing in API Gateway solutions to bridge the gap between business needs and technical implementation. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of API technologies, integration patterns, and business process analysis. This role requires collaboration with multiple stakeholders to gather requirements, design API solutions, and ensure successful implementation of API Gateway capabilities that align with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications for API Gateway implementations.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand integration needs and document use cases.
• Work with technical teams to design API solutions that meet business requirements.
• Create detailed functional and technical documentation for API Gateway configurations.
• Develop and maintain API catalogs, specifications, and documentation.
• Perform gap analysis between current and future state API architectures.
• Support the testing and validation of API implementations.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather requirements and present solutions.
• Monitor API usage, performance, and compliance with standards.
• Identify opportunities for API reuse and standardization across the organization.
• Stay current with API trends, standards, and best practices.

Required Skills and Experience

• 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in technical projects.
• Strong understanding of API Gateway concepts, patterns, and technologies.
• Experience with API management platforms (Apigee, MuleSoft, Kong, AWS API Gateway).
• Knowledge of API specifications and standards (REST, SOAP, OpenAPI/Swagger, JSON, XML).
• Experience in requirements gathering, documentation, and management.
• Understanding of integration patterns and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with authentication and authorization protocols (OAuth, JWT, API keys).
• Experience creating technical documentation and diagrams.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with API testing tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of database concepts and SQL.
• Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Familiarity with programming concepts and basic scripting.
• Knowledge of financial services industry and related regulations.
• Experience with API monetization strategies.
• Certifications in relevant API platforms or business analysis.

Personal Qualities

• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to translate between technical and business language.
• Proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Adaptable to changing requirements and priorities.
• Collaborative team player.
• Continuous learner with interest in emerging technologies.

Application

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