.Our opportunityWe are looking for a Middleware architect who can help drive the Microservices enablement of our applications as part of our new API Centre for Enablement.You will have strong integration experience with demonstrable hands-on experience in recent integration roles including .NET and Azure technology Stack. Fluent in the underlying Azure technologies and DevOps Platform.Your roleAs a Solution Architect your main responsibilities will involve:Lead development of Microservices enablement which will cover delivery and Platform management activities.Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.Analyze, design, build and document APIs with a focus on reuse and an ease of adoption.Manages production support issues within a DevOps team.Help evolve the Microservices Management Platform to better support the delivery of APIs efficiently.Work with customers as required.Provide design review services to support less experienced developers in building their integrations.Completes agreed work within established estimates and communicate status and issues promptly.You'll work in close relation with Global Digital Platforms, DDC & Business Units.Appreciates end-user and consumer perspective; can illustrate how business requirements can be met through use of Microservices.Communicates implications of technical concepts to non-technical audiences coherently.You must be able to work in agile teams and be comfortable working within a corporate environment.Your Skills and ExperienceAs a Solution Architect your skills and qualifications will ideally include:3+ years building Microservices on the Azure PlatformPractical data modelling experience for system/integration interfaces, or experience enabling similar API/SOA governance functionAPI specification using RAML 1.X and/or OAS 3.XImplemented API security standards (OAuth, OpenID)Additional SOA webservice, API and microservices delivery experience in Java, .NET, Node.Js or MuleSoft beneficialFamiliar with Domain Driven Design (DDD)Deep knowledge of API/Microservices design standards, patterns and best-practicesDeep knowledge of security standards (OAuth, OpenID, SAML/JWT)Experience of working in the insurance industry would be an advantage