Lead Solution Architect: Secure Banking API Expert

Barclays UK; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Lead Solution Architect based in Glasgow to design and implement secure systems that meet banking compliance. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in RESTful API design and a solid understanding of financial regulations. You will also need strong communication skills to align architecture decisions with business needs and collaborate with various stakeholders. This position offers a dynamic environment where you can contribute to innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in banking or financial services.
• Able to navigate legacy and modern cloud architectures.
• Ability to communicate complex decisions in business language.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop solutions aligning with modern practices.
• Maximise benefit of cloud capabilities using targeted design.
• Conduct impact assessment on solutions for risk and cost.

Skills

Designing and securing RESTful APIs

Understanding API gateways and authentication

Translating complex architecture decisions

Knowledge of financial regulations

Tools

Kafka

MQ

Job description

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Lead Solution Architect based in Glasgow to design and implement secure systems that meet banking compliance. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in RESTful API design and a solid understanding of financial regulations. You will also need strong communication skills to align architecture decisions with business needs and collaborate with various stakeholders. This position offers a dynamic environment where you can contribute to innovative solutions.