Lead Integration Platform Architect

Overview

In this role you will establish and lead Quilter’s new Integration Platform, a governed API and integration layer that decouples core systems from consumer channels. You will set target architecture, standards and patterns for scalable, secure connectivity across applications and services. You’ll provide technical leadership and governance, driving reusable integration capabilities to simplify the landscape and accelerate delivery. This is a high-visibility position shaping Quilter’s technology strategy and long-term value creation.

Pay / Benefits

• Holiday: 182 hours (26 days)
• Quilter Incentive Scheme
• PensionScheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance: 4x salary
• Income Protection: 75% of salary after 26 weeks

Responsibilities

• Own the integration architecture strategy, roadmap and target state
• Define and maintain principles, standards and patterns for APIs, messaging, events and enterprise integration
• Lead the evolution of integration platforms to align with business priorities
• Ensure systems can connect securely and reliably
• Design scalable, reusable integration solutions with reduced duplication
• Provide architectural governance and assurance for integration-related change
• Mentor architects and engineers and foster technical leadership
• Promote reusable platforms to improve delivery speed and user experience
• Define API and integration governance, including OpenAPI/AsyncAPI contracts and catalogues
• Architect both synchronous and asynchronous integration patterns across the estate
• Lead secure cloud connectivity across Azure-centric environments
• Collaborate with external partners on API design and co-design of platform capabilities
• Coordinate with API Product Owner to align architecture with delivery backlog

Key requirements

• Significant experience in Integration, Solution, or Enterprise Architecture leadership
• Strong knowledge of APIs, messaging, event-driven architecture and enterprise integration
• Experience shaping architecture roadmaps and target-state architectures
• Experience designing and governing enterprise-scale integration platforms
• Cloud-based architecture experience with Azure and modern Agile practices
• Hands-on design of API gateways, API management and event streaming (Service Bus, Kafka)
• Experience with OpenAPI and AsyncAPI contracts
• Background in backend development (e.g., .Net APIs) and DevSecOps/IaC/CI/CD
• Experience with regulated financial services environments is advantageous
• Ability to balance business outcomes, delivery priorities, risk and sustainability
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to translate complex tech into actionable guidance

• stakeholder management
• influencing and communication
• leadership and mentorship
• Microsoft Azure integration services (API Management)
• API gateways and API management platforms
• Service Bus

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