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API Governance Architect (REST & Event-Driven)

On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 3 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

Glintt Global

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Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Contract: Full-time
Experience: 3+ years

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Solid experience in API Governance, as well as in the design and definition of REST and asynchronous APIs, and in contract documentation using Swagger/OpenAPI and AsyncAPI 2.x/3.x.
Knowledge of Avro data schemas and experience or knowledge in Event Storming for event modeling.
Solid knowledge of Event-Driven architectures (EDA).
Experience with quality controls, scoring, and automated validations applied to API governance.
Knowledge of CI/CD and automation.
Experience or knowledge in API and event security: OAuth, JWT, IAM Policies, IdP, mTLS, certificates, encryption, and ACLs.
Knowledge of auditing, traceability, event lineage, and observability.
Knowledge of BIAN architecture.
Ability to work cross-functionally with business and technology teams, with good communication and interpersonal skills.

The role

What you'll do

Leading and overseeing the definition and evolution of the REST and Event-Driven API governance model, establishing the rules, standards, and best practices under which APIs and events are designed, published, consumed, and maintained within the organization.
Defining and applying mechanisms to guarantee the quality and consistency of APIs, through controls, scoring, and automated validations.
Driving the automation of governance, integrating controls and policies within CI/CD processes.
Managing and evolving catalogs, domains, and inventories of APIs and events, guaranteeing their traceability and correct classification.
Establishing security, access control, auditing, traceability, and observability criteria and policies for APIs and events.
Defining standards and best practices for REST and Event-Driven (EDA) solutions, also contributing to the modeling and definition of APIs, events, and contracts.
Acting as a link between business, architecture, security, and technology teams, translating business needs into standards and technically viable solutions.
Promoting APIs as business enablers and driving the adoption of Event-Driven architectures through workshops, evangelization sessions, and team support.

About Glintt Global

Glintt Global is a technology company specializing in healthcare IT solutions, with a strong focus on pharmacy management systems, clinical software, and digital transformation for the healthcare sector. The company operates across multiple countries, providing enterprise-level software and services to hospitals, pharmacies, and healthcare networks, and employs a significant workforce of engineers, architects, and consultants.

In Spain, Glintt Global has established a presence in Lisbon, which serves as a key hub for its international operations and product development. The company actively hires international talent, particularly for engineering and architecture roles, offering opportunities to work on complex healthcare platforms. With a multicultural and English-speaking work environment, it is an attractive destination for international professionals looking to contribute to the digital transformation of healthcare in Southern Europe.

Founded: 1995
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: Lisbon, Portugal
In Spain: Lisbon

Good to know if you are moving

Glintt Global's Lisbon office is a major hub for its international operations, making it a viable option for those looking to relocate to Portugal.
The company's work environment is described as international and English-centric, which is beneficial for non-Portuguese speakers.
As a healthcare IT provider, Glintt offers stable, long-term projects in a sector that is less prone to economic downturns.
The company has a history of hiring international talent, with a significant number of its employees in Lisbon being expatriates.
Glintt provides opportunities to work on large-scale, enterprise-level healthcare platforms, which can be a significant career boost for IT professionals.

In their own words

About the company & team

We are looking for an API Governance Architect (REST & Event-Driven) to join the Glintt Next team, participating in strategic initiatives that connect business, architecture, and technology at one of our leading clients in the banking sector.

We are Glintt Global, a leading technology company in the Iberian Peninsula, with over 30 years of experience developing innovative solutions that directly impact the quality of life of people. We believe in technology, knowledge, ambition, and innovation as drivers of change.
This is our commitment!

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