Senior Solution Architect – Secure Banking APIs

Barclays; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Glasgow is seeking a Lead Solution Architect. You will support the design and implementation of secure services and systems while ensuring they meet security requirements, are user-friendly, and efficient. The role demands strong experience in designing RESTful APIs, a deep understanding of API security measures, and the ability to balance technology risks with business needs. A background in financial regulations is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing, securing, and scaling RESTful APIs within banking or financial services.
• Deep understanding of authentication mechanisms like OAuth 2.0 and mTLS.
• Ability to translate complex architecture decisions into business-friendly language.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop solutions that meet business requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement solutions that align with technology risks.
• Develop architecture inputs required for compliance with governance processes.

Skills

Designing RESTful APIs

Understanding of API gateways

Expertise in solution blueprints

Knowledge of financial regulations

Ability to navigate legacy systems

Tools

Kafka

MQ

Job description

A leading financial institution in Glasgow is seeking a Lead Solution Architect. You will support the design and implementation of secure services and systems while ensuring they meet security requirements, are user-friendly, and efficient. The role demands strong experience in designing RESTful APIs, a deep understanding of API security measures, and the ability to balance technology risks with business needs. A background in financial regulations is a plus.