FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a API Platform Lead to work for our client within the Financial Services sector. This is initially a 6-12 month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in Edinburgh. Our client is seeking a Platform Engineering Lead to own the strategy, engineering, governance, and operation of critical enterprise platforms, with a particular focus on API and integration capabilities. This role will lead the evolution of a global API platform, enabling secure, scalable, and reusable services across multiple product and engineering teams. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong engineering leadership experience and a proven track record of delivering enterprise-wide platform transformation initiatives. Responsibilities: Platform Ownership * Own the strategic direction, roadmap, and operational performance of the enterprise API platform. * Lead the design, build, operation, and continuous improvement of scalable, resilient, cloud-native platforms. * Ensure platform capabilities are reusable and consumable across global engineering teams. * API Platform Leadership * Lead the enterprise API platform strategy and operating model. * Own API lifecycle management including design, development, governance, security, versioning, monitoring, and decommissioning. * Define and implement API standards, design patterns, and best practices across multiple engineering teams. * Build and maintain API management capabilities including developer portals, API gateways, security controls, and consumption frameworks. * Enable federated API development across engineering teams while maintaining enterprise governance standards. Engineering Leadership * Lead globally distributed software engineering teams and engineering managers. * Build high-performing engineering teams through coaching, mentoring, and leadership. * Drive modern engineering practices including DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, automated testing, and Agile delivery methods. Stakeholder Management * Partner with senior technology and business stakeholders to align platform strategy with organisational priorities. * Influence architecture, technology strategy, and digital transformation initiatives. * Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. * Manage competing priorities while delivering measurable business outcomes. About You * Significant experience leading Enterprise Platform Engineering, Platform Operations, or API Engineering functions. * Proven experience owning and managing a large-scale enterprise API platform. * Hands-on experience with Azure API Management (Azure APIM), including platform design, governance, lifecycle management, security, developer enablement, and platform operations. * Strong understanding of: * API Architecture * Microservices Architecture * Integration Platforms * Middleware Technologies * Cloud Technologies * Platform Engineering * Identity & Access Management Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate: Ownership and leadership of an enterprise API platform, ideally leveraging Azure API Management (APIM), including strategy, governance, standards, platform operations, and adoption across a large engineering organisation
API Platform Lead in Edinburgh employer: FDM Group Ltd.
FDM is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in London where you can thrive as a Principal PMO Lead. With a strong focus on career development, employees benefit from comprehensive coaching, access to upskilling, and opportunities to work with global companies. The inclusive culture and commitment to diversity ensure that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to innovative technology solutions.
