Java Architect

CompanyHCLTech

LocationEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Posted At12/4/2025

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£47,600 (£24.41 per hour)

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Description

HCL is a $11 billion leading global technology enterprise consisting of over 200,000 professionals operating from 52 countries. Founded in 1976, HCL is one of India's original IT garage start-ups. For more on HCL, please visit www.hcl.com

Job Title: API Architect

Location: Edinburgh, UK

Experience Level: 15+ years

Mode of Hiring- Permanent Position

2 days hybrid is mandatory and 3 days remote.

Job Description-

Looking for an Technical Architect that shall define, develop and maintain the Application Programming Interfaces for specific business functional/technical areas and provide high-level roadmaps for the implementation of the robust API solutions, aligning to a common technical direction ensuring accomplishment of the roadmaps.

Key Responsibilities

Design and define API architecture and standards.
Collaborate with development teams to implement scalable API solutions.
Ensure API security, reliability, and performance.
Establish and enforce best practices for API development.
Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and tools.
Document architectural decisions and API specifications.
Mentor and guide software engineers on API-related topics.
Review and improve existing API implementations.
Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and align API strategy.
Monitor API usage and optimize for scalability and efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related field.
Proven experience designing and implementing APIs.
Strong knowledge of RESTful and GraphQL API design principles.
Experience with microservices architecture and cloud platforms.
Familiarity with API security standards and best practices.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Experience with API management tools and platforms.
Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
Competency / Knowledge Monitoring of Emerging Technologies.
Excellent Solution Assessment Skills
Participate, position and or present in relevant Engineering Architecture Governance forums or related forums (Internal and/or External associations) and act as quorum member or chairperson at the relevant Technology Architecture Governance.

Nice to Have

Excellent Behavioral Competency
Strong communication and documentation abilities.
Stakeholder Management
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.