Lead API Solution Architect - Financial Services / Banking

Lead API Solution Architect - Investment Banking - London (Hybrid)
My client, a leading investment bank, is seeking a Lead API Solution Architect for a 6-month contract (inside IR35). This senior role requires strong technical leadership, deep API expertise, and experience in regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Define and lead enterprise API strategy and architecture
Drive API adoption and governance across teams
Ensure secure, scalable integration with legacy and cloud systems
Maintain compliance with financial regulations
Monitor and optimise API performance and developer experienceExperience Required:

Proven leadership in large-scale API programmes
Expertise in REST, OAuth2, OpenAPI, and API security
Familiarity with banking processes and Open Banking standards
Cloud (Azure/GCP), CI/CD, and integration tools (Kafka, IBM MQ)
Strong stakeholder management and strategic thinkingIf the role is of interest please apply with your updated CV