Description

Job Title:Technical Business Analyst (API Gateway)
Location: Knutsford
Salary/Rate: £358 Per Day inside IR35
Start Date: 08/12/2025
Job Type: Initial contract until 31/12/2025 (there will be an extension)

RECENT FINANCIAL SERVICES EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL

Company Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Technical Business Analyst specialising in API Gateway solutions to bridge the gap between business needs and technical implementation.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of API technologies, integration patterns, and business process analysis. This role requires collaboration with multiple stakeholders to gather requirements, design API solutions, and ensure successful implementation of API Gateway capabilities that align with business objectives.

• Analyse business requirements and translate them into technical specifications for API Gateway implementations
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand integration needs and document use cases
• Work with technical teams to design API solutions that meet business requirements
• Create detailed functional and technical documentation for API Gateway configurations
• Develop and maintain API catalogues, specifications, and documentation
• Perform gap analysis between current and future state API architectures
• Support the testing and validation of API implementations
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather requirements and present solutions
• Monitor API usage, performance, and compliance with standards
• Identify opportunities for API reuse and standardisation across the organisation
• Stay current with API trends, standards, and best practices

Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:

• 3+ years as a Business Analyst in technical projects
• Strong understanding of API Gateway concepts, patterns, and technologies
• Experience with API management platforms (e.g., Apigee, MuleSoft, Kong, AWS API Gateway)
• Knowledge of API specifications and standards (REST, SOAP, OpenAPI/Swagger, JSON, XML)
• Experience in requirements gathering, documentation, and management
• Understanding of integration patterns and microservices architecture
• Familiarity with authentication and authorisation protocols (OAuth, JWT, API keys)
• Experience creating technical documentation and diagrams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Desirable Skills/Experience
Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client:

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Experience with API testing tools and methodologies
• Knowledge of database concepts and SQL
• Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Agile development methodologies
• Familiarity with programming concepts and basic scripting
• Knowledge of financial services industry and related regulations
• Experience with API magnetisation strategies
• Certifications in relevant API platforms or business analysis

Personal Qualities

• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills
• Ability to translate between technical and business language
• Proactive approach to problem-solving
• Adaptable to changing requirements and priorities
• Collaborative team player
• Continuous learner with interest in emerging technologies.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
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