API and Integration Solution Lead

Are you ready to take your API expertise to the next level? This is a unique opportunity to join Virgin Media O2, working alongside a fast-paced, innovative team. You’ll be at the heart of delivering ground breaking API and integration solutions that power our business from end to end.

We’re on the lookout for an expert API & Integration Solution Lead who’s passionate about creating sustainable, scalable designs that align with long-term strategy and business goals. In this critical role, you'll collaborate closely with projects and workstreams across the enterprise to shape and deliver robust, future-ready APIs and service architectures. If you're driven by technical excellence and thrive in multi-functional environments, this role is for you.

The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.

Diverse, high performing teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.

Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

In order to be considered, you must have the following experience;

• Previous demonstrable experience in a similar API and Integration solution design role, in a sophisticated technical and stakeholder environment
• Deep technical expertise in API design and middleware technologies, such as MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, Java, Apache Camel, and as well as XML, XSLT, XPath, or similar tools and frameworks
• In-depth knowledge of web services and related technologies, including REST, SOAP, and associated protocols and standards
• Demonstrable experience with a variety of cloud-based middleware and integration platforms, including technologies such as AWS AppFlow, Azure Logic Apps, Google Cloud Apigee, Dell Boomi, or comparable solutions
• Experience working with major cloud platform technologies, including Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Microsoft Azure
  
  

We'd also love you to bring;

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• trong proficiency in agile methodologies and practices, including Scrum and Kanban
• Superb communication skills with the ability to engage business collaborators, capture requirements, and provide regular project progress updates
• Proficiency in scripting languages, including Python, Ruby, and shell scripting
• Outstanding problem-solving in a fast-paced environment
  
  

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a personality profile assessment, followed by a competency-based and technical interview.

When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.

Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.