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API Solution Architect

API Solution Architect

Aviva, Dublin

We are seeking an experienced API Software Architect for a centralized API Services team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing and implementing scalable API solutions, with a focus on driving innovation and ensuring the highest standards of performance, security, and reliability. This role will also champion technical approaches and solutions across the organization.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide API Architectural direction in a centralised team to give the organisation direction on design, development, and deployment of API solutions across the organization.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define API requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives.

  • Establish and enforce API design standards, best practices, and governance policies.

  • Champion technical approaches and solutions, advocating for best practices and innovative technologies.

  • Mentor and guide a team of API developers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.

  • Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure high-quality code.

  • Monitor and optimize API performance, scalability, and security.

  • Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to drive innovation within the team.

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive API documentation and training materials.

  • Manage the lifecycle of APIs, including versioning, deprecation, and retirement.

Skill Set / Qualifications:

  • Proven experience as an API Architect or similar role, with a strong portfolio of successful API projects.

  • In-depth knowledge of RESTful and/or GraphQL API design principles and best practices.

  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or Node.js.

  • Experience with API management platforms (e.g. Kong API Gateway, Kong Konnect).

  • Strong understanding of security protocols and practices, including OAuth, JWT, and SSL/TLS.

  • Messaging brokers (experience in RabbitMQ an advantage)

  • Infrastructure-as-code (Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins2 an advantage)

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with microservices architecture and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

What will you get for this role?

  • Competitive market leading salary depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.

  • Generous pension (employee contribution matching of up to 14% if you contribute 8%)

  • Annual performance related bonus and pay review.

  • Holiday allowance of 29 days plus bank holidays, and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days.

  • Free car parking

  • Generous Health & dental insurance contributions after six months

  • Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme and Approved Profit Share Scheme

  • Cycle to Work benefit scheme.

  • TaxSaver Travel Scheme

  • Family friendly parent’s (matching paternity and maternity leave) and carer’s leave.

  • Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products plus discounts for Friends and Family

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Volunteering days

  • Professional qualification support and transparent career progression plans

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