Principal Architect - Banking, APIs, Kafka, Cloud Platforms

<p>Job Description</p><br>Apply (by clicking the relevant button) after checking through all the related job information below.<br><p>We're partnering with a global financial services organisation to hire a Principal Integration Architect into their EMEA Enterprise Architecture function. This is a senior, high-impact role focused on shaping and delivering enterprise-wide integration strategy across a complex, global technology landscape.</p><p>This role sits within Enterprise Architecture and will focus on designing and governing how systems, data and services integrate across core banking platforms, digital channels and third-party ecosystems.</p><p>Key responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Design end-to-end integration solutions across APIs, data platforms and external services</li><li>Drive adoption of event-driven architecture, microservices and API-first design</li><li>Oversee API lifecycle management including governance, security and performance</li><li>Support cloud transformation and hybrid integration across Azure, AWS or GCP</li><li>Ensure alignment with regulatory, security and data privacy requirements</li><li>Work closely with engineering, architecture and business stakeholders across EMEA and globally</li></ul><p>Key skills & experience:</p><ul><li>Proven experience in Integration / Solution Architecture within financial services or large enterprises</li><li>Strong knowledge of API gateways, Kafka/MQ, ESB/iPaaS platforms</li><li>Experience with REST APIs, event-driven systems and distributed architectures</li><li>Understanding of data platforms, real-time vs batch xwzovoh processing and AI/ML integration</li><li>Familiarity with GDPR, DORA and regulated environment requirements</li><li>Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills</li></ul><p>A strong opportunity for someone looking to combine architecture leadership with hands-on impact, shaping integration strategy across a complex, global technology landscape.</p><p>Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates</p>