Senior Integrations Engineer
Mitratech
GraphQLSOAP
API Manager – Banking and Financial Services
ITHR Technologies Consulting LLC
full-time
Posted on:
Origin: • 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
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SeniorLead
Tech Stack
GraphQLSOAP
About the role
- Develop and execute the banks API-first strategy in line with business and regulatory needs.
- Establish and enforce API governance frameworks (standards, documentation, policies).
- Ensure regulatory compliance (PSD2, Open Banking, GDPR, PCI-DSS, UAE Central Bank regulations).
- Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of APIs (design, build, deploy, monitor, retire).
- Manage API platforms and gateways (Apigee, Mulesoft, Kong, WSO2, etc.).
- Guarantee APIs meet standards of security, performance, scalability, and resilience.
- Partner with business stakeholders to identify API integration opportunities.
- Lead integration of APIs with core banking systems, payments, CRM, and digital channels.
- Manage partner, vendor, and fintech collaborations through APIs.
- Define and track API KPIs and SLAs for performance and availability.
- Implement robust analytics, logging, and monitoring tools.
- Enhance developer experience with sandboxes, portals, and clear documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelors/Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 8+ years of IT experience, with minimum 4 years in API management.
- Strong expertise in REST, SOAP, GraphQL and security frameworks (OAuth2.0, JWT, OpenID Connect, TLS, SAML).
- Hands-on experience with API management platforms (Apigee, Mulesoft, WSO2, Kong).
- Background in banking/financial services with knowledge of core banking integrations.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
