Job Summary Introduction
Define and lead the strategic vision for Open API and Open Banking services across the enterprise enabling secure scalable and innovative digital ecosystems The role focuses on decomposing legacy systems into modular reusable APIs fostering third-party collaboration and ensuring compliance with Open Banking regulations Drives platform modernization developer enablement and cross-functional alignment to accelerate digital transformation and customer-centric innovation Ensure APIs are designed and managed as strategic digital assets that deliver measurable business value
Key ResponsibilitiesAlign API initiatives with enterprise architecture data strategy and reusable adoption goals Establish metrics and KPIs to measure API performance adoption and business impact Lead the development and lifecycle management of Open APIs in compliance with Open Banking standards e g PSD2 UAE Central Bank guidelines Collaborate with product compliance and architecture teams to define API strategies that support business capabilities and customer journeys Champion API-first design principles and ensure APIs are reusable secure and developer-friendly Drive the adoption of Open Banking ecosystems by enabling third-party integrations and fintech partnerships Define and maintain API documentation sandbox environments and developer portals Ensure APIs are discoverable version-controlled and aligned with enterprise architecture standards Provide technical leadership to API engineering teams fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement Maintain delivery roadmaps capacity planning and resource forecasting for Open API initiatives Ensure compliance with IT governance security and regulatory frameworks Collaborate with enterprise architecture security and infrastructure teams to ensure platform scalability and resilience Track and report KPIs related to API performance adoption and risk metrics Promote Dev Sec Ops CI CD and test automation practices across the API lifecycle
RequirementsExp Overall 12 Years Banking 8 Years Deep understanding of Open Banking frameworks API security OAuth2 OpenID Connect and regulatory compliance Strong experience in API management platforms e g Apigee Kong WSO2 Expertise in RESTful API design JSON Swagger OpenAPI specifications Familiarity with domain-driven design and microservices architecture Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex stakeholder environments Strong communication leadership and mentoring skills Proficiency in API analytics usage tracking and performance optimization
Experience with tools like API Management Kong Cloud Native Services Kubernetes Exp Overall: 12+ Years, Banking 8+ Years Deep understanding of Open Banking frameworks, API security (OAuth2, OpenID Connect), and regulatory compliance.
Strong experience in API management platforms (e.g., Apigee, Kong, WSO2).Expertise in RESTful API design, JSON, Swagger/OpenAPI specifications.
Familiarity with domain-driven design and microservices architecture.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex stakeholder environments.
Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
Proficiency in API analytics, usage tracking, and performance optimization.
Experience with tools like API Management, Kong, Cloud Native Services, Kubernetes.
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