About this role
Salary: £48,000 - 88,000 per year
Requirements: Strong experience as a .NET API Technology ArchitectDeep expertise in RESTful service design and enterprise API architectureStrong knowledge of .NET ecosystem, containerization, Docker, and KubernetesExperience with Microservices, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), CQRS, and Event-Driven ArchitectureStrong understanding of clean code practices, SOLID principles, and classic design patternsExperience defining testing standards for unit, component, and integration testingExperience with secure coding practices and technical architecture reviewsFamiliarity with AI-driven engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot, prompt engineering, and AI code review tools Responsibilities: Define, design, and enforce REST API standards and governance across enterprise servicesTranslate business requirements into robust technical frameworks and high-performance APIsImplement architectural patterns including Microservices, DDD, CQRS, and Event-Driven ArchitectureDesign naming conventions, versioning strategies, payload structures, and error-handling mechanisms for RESTful servicesDefine data modeling, caching strategies, and integration patterns across microservicesArchitect container-native development and deployment workflows using DockerDesign, configure, and optimize Kubernetes deployments, including ingress, service meshes, scalability, and resource limitsEstablish code quality baselines and promote SOLID principles, design patterns, and clean architecture templatesSet standards for automated testing and embed secure coding practices into the API lifecycleConduct deep-dive technical reviews to address architectural bottlenecks and technical debtIntegrate AI productivity tools into the architectural and development lifecycleGuide engineering teams on the safe and effective use of AI tools during development and refactoring Technologies: AIAPIArchitectCopilotCQRSDDDDockerGitHubKubernetesRESTmicroservicesASP.NETEmbeddedLLMSecurity More:
We are hiring a highly skilled API Technology Architect for a long-term inside IR35 contract in London, UK, with a hybrid office arrangement. You will be the go-to technical expert for our .NET ecosystem, containerization, and clean code practices, helping us drive the technical design, structure, and implementation of our enterprise API ecosystem. We are also looking for an architect who actively uses AI-driven engineering tools to improve workflows, accelerate design phases, and strengthen our competitive edge.
last updated 34 week of 2026