API Platform Architect

A leading international financial market infrastructure organisation is seeking an experienced API Governance & Architecture Specialist to join its technology team. The organisation is focused on enabling secure, scalable, and efficient digital integration capabilities, supporting both internal and external stakeholders through a mature API ecosystem and modern technology practices. Responsibilities

• Define and evolve API governance standards, frameworks, processes, and best practices across the organisation.
• Design and oversee API architecture solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and enterprise technology strategy.
• Support development teams and stakeholders throughout the API lifecycle, from concept and design to implementation and adoption.
• Provide expert guidance on API security, lifecycle management, and integration practices within a highly controlled environment.
• Drive innovation by identifying and evaluating new opportunities, including proof-of-concepts and emerging digital initiatives.
• Promote an API-first culture through coaching, knowledge sharing, training, and stakeholder engagement.

• Extensive experience designing, implementing, and governing enterprise API solutions.
• Strong knowledge of API security, identity management, authentication, and authorisation principles.
• Proven experience working with cloud-based environments and modern software delivery practices.
• Deep understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies and solution architecture principles.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills across technical and business audiences.
• Experience working within regulated environments with a strong focus on security, compliance, and risk management.

Halian Group With over 28 years of experience, we have come to understand that innovation is the only way to provide agile, practical solutions that transform businesses and careers. Our resourcing and smart services help you to realise tomorrow’s potential. Discover the amazing things possible when you bring the right people and the right technologies together. At Halian, we recognise that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential to building high-performing teams for our clients. We are committed to connecting organisations with top talent from all backgrounds, ensuring that every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them unique. By fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces, we help our clients drive innovation, enhance collaboration, and better reflect the communities they serve.