Client-Facing API Integration Lead (Hybrid London)

Xpertise Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7% Pension

Hybrid work model

Central London office

Job summary

Xpertise Recruitment in London is seeking a Technical Integration Consultant to lead API-led integrations for UK financial services clients. The role is hybrid with 2-3 days in the office, and offers up to £95,000 plus a 7% pension.

You will run client discovery workshops, design integration solutions, and work with engineers, architects and senior stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong experience delivering system and API integrations.
• Excellent understanding of REST APIs, JSON and modern application architectures.
• Commercial experience with Python.
• Experience working with SaaS platforms and cloud-based solutions.
• Knowledge of Git and modern software delivery practices.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience gathering and documenting requirements.
• Confidence working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and consulting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead client discovery workshops and technical design sessions
• Act as the primary technical contact throughout implementation projects
• Design and deliver API-led integration solutions
• Translate business requirements into practical technical solutions
• Define data mappings, workflows and integration specifications
• Support testing, troubleshooting and deployment activities
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders and internal product teams
• Present recommendations, solution designs and project updates to clients
• Help shape best practices and delivery approaches across the business

Skills

API integrations

Python

REST APIs

JSON

Git

Cloud platforms

Stakeholder management

Requirements gathering

Tools

SaaS platforms

Job description

Xpertise Recruitment in London is seeking a Technical Integration Consultant to lead API-led integrations for UK financial services clients. The role is hybrid with 2-3 days in the office, and offers up to £95,000 plus a 7% pension.

You will run client discovery workshops, design integration solutions, and work with engineers, architects and senior stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical outcomes.