API Platform Lead

at  Computershare

LOCATION: EDINBURGH

In this position, you’ll be based in the Edinburgh office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at computershare.com/flex .

WE GIVE YOU A WORLD OF POTENTIAL

Computershare has an exciting opportunity for a passionate technology expert to join our team as an API Platform Lead.
We are looking for a highly experienced individual to take on this role reporting to the Head of Global Development. The role requires a dynamic and highly knowledgeable individual to work and lead our teams in the design, architecture, development, delivery and maintenance of our API platform
As this is a new senior role in our business, right at the start of a business wide digital transformation project, this is a unique opportunity to join our team during the early stages of our API Platforms Development.

SOME OTHER KEY SKILLS THAT YOU’LL HAVE:

• A strong technical background in API Architecture, cloud technologies and digital transformation.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align various interests and requirements.
• Proven experience in leading software engineering teams and projects, preferably in API Development.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC, API strategies and governance practices.
• Experience in leading the broad development of API capabilities (design, standards, governance) across an engineering organisation.
  If this role sounds like what you’re looking for apply today!

A ROLE YOU WILL LOVE

As our API Platform Lead, you will be fully accountable for leading the Development, Delivery and Maintenance of our API Platform. To do this role successfully you will need to have come from a background within a similar role.
As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role providing your expertise and technical leadership to an exciting global project. You will also be working closely with stakeholders, both internally and externally, to ensure the API initiatives meet the needs of all involved.

OTHER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leading and mentoring a team of diversified Software Engineers, encouraging a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Overseeing the setup and maintenance of scalable, highly available, and disaster recovery-enabled platforms.
• Owning, enhancing, and delivering the API strategy in alignment with the company’s cloud and digital programmes.Implementing and upholding standard practices, design patterns and strategies across the SDLC of API Development programmes.

WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE ROLE?

We are seeking a proactive and driven individual who possesses a strong knowledge of APIs and a passion for Technology from working in a similar role. As the ideal candidate, you have a proven track record in managing, designing, developing, and maintaining API Platforms within the financial services industry.
You have exceptional stakeholder management skills, coupled with a global mindset that allows you to work on a global scale with ease. Your strong technical knowledge, coupled with your experience in API, will be instrumental in your success in this role.