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# API Platform Architect

- **Company:** Halian
- **Location:** Brussel, Belgium
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), User Authentication, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Software Engineering, Software Security, Api Design, Api Management
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.be/jobad/beafd0d512fd38732aa0279ddde9ef1ab0

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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.


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