API Integration Architect

Build a sustainable digital future for the biggest banks and insurance companies in the Netherlands

Your job

• Define and document integration architectures for various projects, including synch/async APIs, data integration, and enterprise service bus (ESB) implementations. Evaluate and recommend appropriate integration technologies and platforms.
• Design and develop integration solutions using industry best practices and standards (e.g., REST, SOAP, XML, JSON, OpenAPI), and support the development and testing of integration components and interfaces considering security and compliance NFRs within financial services.
• Provide leadership of the solution implementation, embracing modern cloud native concepts, agile, DevOps delivery and the use of enterprise cloud platforms.
• Define and sell a vision, but with the ability to deliver incrementally and provide immediate value to the stakeholders. Ability to understand and further explain complex technical concepts.
• Research and evaluate emerging integration technologies and trends. Maintain a strong understanding of industry standards and best practices.

Benefits

• Cold feet? No idea what that is. With us, you get a permanent contract immediately.
• All You Can Train with no strings attached.
• A generous holiday allowance and enough time (26 days) to spend it.
• A fully paid pension, so you will remember Capgemini with a fond smile in your old age.
• Work wherever you want on a device of your choice with our connectivity allowance.
• Your first necessity as a professional: a fast laptop and a SIM card that you can also use privately.
• Always on the road with your lease car or NS business card. Or choose to have your travel expenses paid.
• And of course, an appropriate salary. We are happy to discuss this with you.

What you bring us?

• Experience in large enterprise environment including an understanding of traditional processes, integration technologies and architecture frameworks.
• People management and technical lead experience. And experience of managing a team of more than 5 people.
• Strong understanding of integration patterns, principles and best practises (e.g. API-first approach).
• Expertise in API design and development (e.g. REST, SOAP, GraphQL).
• Experience with AI.
• Experience with Backend development technologies (e.g. Java/Springboot, .Net, NodeJS) and microservices.
• Experience with integration platforms (e.g., Cloud native, Kong, MuleSoft, Boomi, Zapier).
• Experience with message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Experience with Integration Security including Authentication/Authorization.
• Experience with Azure.
• Experience in agile development practices, CI/CD and API testing.
• Excellent communication (English), presentation, client-facing and consultative skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

The Software Engineering Leader oversees and guides teams to deliver high quality software solutions aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices.

Is a professional in technology, proficient in strategic planning, decision making, and mentoring, with an extensive background in software development and leadership.

Is typically responsible for setting the strategic direction of software development efforts, managing project portfolios, and ensuring effective execution of software engineering initiatives to meet organizational objectives.

Builds skills and expertise in leadership, staying abreast of industry trends, and cultivating a collaborative and high performance culture within the software engineering team.

Collaborates and acts as a team player with cross functional teams, executives, and stakeholders, fostering a positive and productive environment for successful software development initiatives.

Job Description - Grade Specific

Requires a solid understanding of software development principles and strong leadership skills. Individuals in this role are expected to lead a team of developers, overseeing their work, and ensuring the teams performance. They are responsible for coordinating the teams tasks, providing guidance, and ensuring the quality of the teams output.