API Architect in London

API Architect in London

London Full-Time On-site
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Role OverviewWe are looking for a highly skilled .NET API Technology Architect to drive the technicaldesign, structure, and implementation of our enterprise API ecosystem. In this role, you willfocus on translating business requirements into robust, high-performance technical frameworks,with a foundational emphasis on building world-class RESTful services. You will be the go-to technical expert for the .NET ecosystem, containerization(Docker/Kubernetes), and clean code practices. Additionally, we are looking for a modernarchitect who actively utilizes AI-driven engineering tools to optimize workflows, acceleratedesign phases, and maintain a competitive edge.

Key ResponsibilitiesAPI Technology & REST Standards Design Define, design, and enforce strict REST API standards and governance across allenterprise services, ensuring high-throughput, security, and resilience. Implement advanced architectural patterns such as Microservices, Domain-DrivenDesign (DDD), CQRS, and Event-Driven Architecture. Design uniform resource naming, versioning strategies, payload structures, and robusterror-handling mechanisms standard to enterprise RESTful environments. Define data modeling, caching strategies, and integration patterns across microservices.

Containerization & Platform Orchestration Architect container-native development and deployment workflows using Docker. Design, configure, and optimize enterprise deployments on Kubernetes (K8s),managing ingress, service meshes, scalability, and resource limits.

Code Quality & Engineering Standards Establish rigorous code quality baselines, promoting SOLID principles, classic designpatterns, and clean architecture templates. Set standards for testing automation (unit, component, and integration testing) andensure secure coding practices are embedded in the API lifecycle. Conduct deep-dive technical reviews to resolve complex architectural bottlenecks andtechnical debt. AI-Assisted Engineering Integrate AI productivity tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, advanced LLM promptengineering, AI code review tools) into the architectural and development lifecycle toincrease velocity. Guide engineering teams on best practices for safely and effectively leveraging AI toolsduring development and refactoring.

Work Experience 5-7YearsJob SummaryJob number: P-103965Profession: OtherExperience: 5-7Years

API Architect in London employer: Virtusa

As a Software Engineer at our Oxford site, you'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration. We offer a supportive work culture with opportunities for professional growth, including access to training and certifications, ensuring you can advance your career while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. Our commitment to employee satisfaction is reflected in our competitive benefits package and the vibrant community atmosphere of Oxford, making it an excellent place to thrive both personally and professionally.

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Virtusa Recruitment Team