API Tech Designer

Job Description

In this role you will be responsible for;

•       Identifying, analysing, designing and developing APIs and integration flows using Mule ESB Anypoint platform and Anypoint Studio

•       Experience in design and developing framework components within Mule ESB

•       Creation and reviewing of logical designs and low level designs working with other technical leads and solution architects within the API squads

•       Software development using various programming languages and related tools and frameworks

•       Code reviews, defect triage and fixing, unit testing, providing support for integration testing and non-functional testing

•       Ability to take the lead on large pieces of design and development

•       Mentor and coach junior engineers within the squad

•       Explaining technical issues to project managers, developers, team leads and architects in an easy to understand manner and recommend clearly thought out solutions

•       Develop solutions in adherence with the banks standards and policies

•       Highlight where assets or capabilities could be created / adopted to help improve delivery velocity

•       Work with solution architects to help improve standards of delivery within the squads

•       Contribute to the squad sprint planning and provide feedback into retrospectives to ensure that the squad and function continuously improves

•       Develop and support the service catalogue approach to drive re-use and improve efficiency and effectiveness of delivery

What is the opportunity?

You will work in a team of like-minded professionals with a broad range of experience and backgrounds across IT and the Business. You will be mentored and supported through a structured design and development process helping you to mature and grow your design, software development skills and capabilities. The solutions you will design and build will transform the way the Bank operates and provides products and services to its customers. The Engineering function offers great prospects for career progression within the Bank along with opportunities to build and grow highly sought-after technical skills and capabilities. 

We are committed to enabling our colleagues to thrive and offer flexible ways of working to give choice and flexibility in how we work and live.  We have adopted hybrid working which means our

colleagues can work from a combination of client offices, agile hubs and home. 

To be successful in this role you will need the following skills and experience;

·         Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other relevant fields

·         Prior experience working as a technical designer

·         A highly experienced technical designer and a strong desire to pursue a career in a technical development or architecture discipline

·         Experience in designing and defining API specifications using RAML or Swagger

·         SME knowledge of REST and SOAP webservices, databases and JMS 

·         Java or other object orientated development experience

·         Experience of working in an Agile environment, including Scrum and Kanban

·         Experience in development of back-end systems

Essential Qualifications

•       BSc or MSc in Engineering or Computer Science based discipline

•       Experience working as a technical designer in agile delivery teams 

•       10+ years working as a developer / engineer / technical designer

•       Mule design and development experience and appropriate MuleSoft certifications

•       Deep knowledge of REST API’s

•       Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns  

•       Experience in API security standards and API authentication frameworks

Desirable Qualifications, Skills & Experience

·         Knowledge of SAFe Agile Software Engineering

·         AWS experience would be advantageous