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Senior Lead, Open API & Open Banking

First Abu Dhabi Bank
Abu Dhabi, UAE
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Align 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 DevSecOps, CI/CD, and test automation practices across the API lifecycle.
  • REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 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.

Qualifications

  • Familiarity with domain-driven design and microservices architecture.
  • Experience with tools like API Management, Kong, Cloud Native Services, Kubernetes.

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