Senior API Lead | Up to £110,000

The Kennedy Group
London, UK
18 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
4 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Data Analysis Application Performance Management Confluence Cloud Computing Python (Programming Language) Snowflake Api Design Serverless Computing Databricks

Job description

  • Develop and maintain an API strategy aligned with business objectives, enhancing current systems and integrating third-party APIs.
  • Design and develop API architectures, set standards, and collaborate with stakeholders to integrate APIs with existing systems.
  • Build integrations with both internal systems and external API providers.
  • Document API development processes, code, and revisions using Confluence.
  • Implement robust security protocols for APIs and coordinate with cybersecurity teams to address threats.
  • Continuously monitor API performance, troubleshoot issues, and manage regular updates and maintenance.
  • Communicate with developers, IT teams, and business leaders to align API initiatives with business goals.
  • Provide training and technical support on effective API usage to team members.
  • Manage technical relationships and coordinate with third-party vendors.
  • Research and stay current with trends and innovations in the API space to recommend new solutions.

Requirements

  • Lead software projects with at least 4 years of hands-on leadership experience.
  • 4+ years of Python development and API development experience, with Azure Functions knowledge as a plus.
  • Demonstrated experience building APIs supporting analytics, research, or actuarial functions in an insurance environment.
  • Proficiency with cloud technologies such as Snowflake, Databricks, and familiarity with MLOps frameworks.
  • Exhibit strong collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and simplify complex problems.

About the company

A leading global insurer is looking to hire a Technical Lead to focus on API Implementation to join a well established team which is growing.

The role will involve developing analytics solutions using leading tech stacks and cloud technologies (Azure, Snowflake, Databricks and Python).

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