Senior Director, Analyst AI Integration & API Management – Software Development Advisory

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Perform research and analysis on strategies for AI integration, API management, and AI orchestration.

• Create research notes, market guides, and best practices for incorporating AI into current ecosystems, API-centric architectures, and hybrid/multi-cloud settings.

• Provide guidance to architects and integration leaders regarding vendor selection, technology adoption, and implementation challenges.

• Conduct presentations, webinars, and client interactions featuring objective, evidence-based recommendations.

• Observe and evaluate market trends, vendor offerings, and emerging technologies related to AI integration, API management, and AI.

• Collaborate with analysts and research teams on aspects of AI integration, security, scalability, and governance.

• Monitor the progression of AI, APIs, and integration platforms, adapting research to align with new developments and client requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 12 years of practical experience in integration, API management, and AI orchestration, preferably within enterprise settings.

• Proficiency in designing, implementing, and overseeing API-driven architectures, integration platforms, and AI interfaces.

• Knowledge of leading market vendors, open-source solutions, and emerging participants in API, integration, and AI fields.

• Capacity to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and succinctly in written research and verbal client communications.

• Strong analytical abilities and the skill to synthesize market data, client input, and technical trends into actionable advice.

• A sense of curiosity, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning about new technologies.

• Ability to critically assess vendor claims, industry hype, and evolving standards.

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline.

• Experience with AI-native integration platforms, API gateways, and orchestration tools.

• Background in designing interfaces for AI/ML pipelines, considering security, scalability, and compliance factors.

• Familiarity with cloud-native architectures, microservices, and event-driven systems.

• Published research, blogs, or thought leadership contributions in the integration/API/AI fields.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive world-class benefits.

• Highly competitive salary.

• Substantial rewards for top performers.

• Flexible hybrid work environment, allowing for virtual work when productive and in-person collaboration with colleagues.

• Opportunities for professional growth.

• An inclusive workplace.

• Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.