Senior API Architect – Hybrid, £90k-£110k + £7k Car

Proactive.IT Appointments Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Architect to shape the architectural direction for a major digital transformation programme within the insurance industry. You will be responsible for guiding the design of scalable and secure solutions while championing an API-first design approach. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in enterprise architecture and a strong understanding of integration architectures. The role offers a hybrid working model along with a comprehensive rewards package.

Benefits

Comprehensive rewards package

Flexible hybrid working model

Supportive architecture community

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in enterprise and solution architecture in regulated environments.
• Proven track record designing API-centric solutions (REST, SOAP, GraphQL).
• Strong understanding of microservices and services-based delivery models.
• Solid knowledge of Java, .NET, SQL, and SOA environments.
• Hands-on experience with middleware technologies and cloud-native platforms.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute architectural strategies for enterprise transformation.
• Champion an API-first design approach.
• Define and evolve event-driven architectures.
• Provide technical leadership for complex applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align with business objectives.

Skills

API-centric solutions

Enterprise and solution architecture

Integration architectures

Microservices

Java

.NET

SQL

Middleware technologies

Cloud-native platforms

Asynchronous messaging solutions

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Architect to shape the architectural direction for a major digital transformation programme within the insurance industry. You will be responsible for guiding the design of scalable and secure solutions while championing an API-first design approach. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in enterprise architecture and a strong understanding of integration architectures. The role offers a hybrid working model along with a comprehensive rewards package.