Banking Integration Architect - BIAN and APIs

DiceTek UAE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Dicetek LLC in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Banking Integration Architect to define and govern the target integration architecture for a large-scale core banking transformation. The role concentrates on BIAN service domains, modular APIs, microservices and event-driven integration patterns.

You will guide legacy ESB modernization, ensure security, resilience and regulatory alignment, and apply cloud-native and AI-assisted practices to support consistent delivery across API, data and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in banking integration and architecture.
• Knowledge of BIAN Service Landscape and APIs.
• Experience with API governance and enterprise integration patterns.

Responsibilities

• Define the target integration architecture for core banking transformation.
• Establish BIAN service domains and integration boundaries.
• Govern API design across Experience, Capability and System APIs.

Skills

Banking integration

BIAN

APIs

Microservices

Kafka

Cloud-native

Security

Job description

Banking Integration Architect - BIAN and APIs Job Snapshot - Role: Banking Integration Architect - BIAN and APIs - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Banking - Function: Software-System Architecture - Experience: 12-15 years - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site Position Overview Dicetek LLC is seeking an experienced Banking Integration Architect to define and govern integration architecture for a large-scale core banking transformation programme in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on establishing a target integration architecture built around Banking Industry Architecture Network (BIAN) service domains, modular APIs, microservices and event-driven integration patterns. The successful candidate will bring extensive banking integration and architecture experience, with strong knowledge of the BIAN Service Landscape, semantic APIs, API management, Kafka and cloud-native technologies. A key responsibility is to guide the transition from legacy Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) services toward reusable, modular integration capabilities while maintaining appropriate standards for security, resilience, observability and regulatory alignment. The position also involves applying AI-assisted architecture, documentation and modern software engineering practices to support efficient and consistent solution delivery.

Job Details - Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Abu Dhabi - Industry: Banking - Function: Software-System Architecture - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

Target Integration Architecture

• - Define the target integration architecture for the core banking transformation programme.
• - Establish architectural principles for modular and reusable banking integration capabilities.
• - Define integration boundaries between banking services and enterprise platforms.
• - Support alignment between integration architecture and core banking transformation requirements.
• - Develop architectural guidance for APIs, microservices and event-driven services.
• - Apply cloud-native architecture concepts to relevant integration designs.

BIAN Service Domain Architecture

• - Apply the BIAN Service Landscape to banking integration architecture.
• - Establish relevant BIAN service domains and their integration boundaries.
• - Use BIAN semantic API concepts to support consistent banking service interfaces.
• - Define architectural relationships between banking capabilities and integration services.
• - Support alignment of API designs with appropriate BIAN service-domain concepts.
• - Provide architectural guidance for reusable banking integration capabilities.

API Architecture and Governance

• - Establish architectural patterns for Experience APIs, Capability APIs and System APIs.
• - Govern API design and integration standards across relevant delivery workstreams.
• - Define reusable API patterns supporting banking business capabilities.
• - Apply API management principles to enterprise integration architecture.
• - Review API designs for consistency with established architectural requirements.
• - Support standardisation of interfaces across banking integration services.

Synchronous and Event-Driven Integration

• - Define standards for synchronous service integration.
• - Establish architectural patterns for event-driven and asynchronous communication.
• - Apply Kafka and event-streaming concepts to relevant banking integration requirements.
• - Guide integration design across APIs, microservices and event-based services.
• - Assess integration dependencies and communication patterns.
• - Promote consistency in the implementation of distributed banking services.

Legacy ESB Modernisation

• - Lead architectural decomposition of legacy Enterprise Service Bus services.
• - Analyse existing integration functionality and dependencies.
• - Identify reusable capabilities suitable for modular API or microservices architectures.
• - Define target integration patterns for services transitioning from legacy ESB implementations.
• - Guide architectural decisions supporting integration modernisation.
• - Support alignment between legacy service decomposition and the target integration architecture.

Security, Resilience and Observability

• - Establish architectural expectations for secure banking integration services.
• - Incorporate resilience requirements into integration design standards.
• - Define observability considerations for APIs, microservices and event-driven integrations.
• - Assess relevant security and operational risks associated with integration architecture.
• - Support alignment with applicable regulatory requirements.
• - Provide architectural guidance to improve the reliability and operational readiness of integration services.

Cloud-Native Architecture

• - Apply cloud-native design principles to banking integration solutions.
• - Support architectural decisions involving containerised services and microservices.
• - Evaluate relevant platform considerations for distributed integration workloads.
• - Define integration patterns suitable for modern cloud-native environments.
• - Promote consistent architecture across supported banking integration platforms.

AI-Assisted Architecture and Engineering

• - Apply AI-assisted tools to relevant architecture and design activities.
• - Use AI capabilities to support technical documentation.
• - Incorporate appropriate AI-assisted practices into the development lifecycle.
• - Support the use of modern engineering tools for architecture and integration delivery.
• - Review AI-assisted outputs for technical accuracy and consistency with architectural requirements.

Required Experience

• - 12-15 years of professional experience in banking integration and architecture.
• - Demonstrated experience supporting a large core banking transformation programme.
• - Strong knowledge of the BIAN Service Landscape and Service Domains.
• - Understanding of BIAN semantic APIs and their application to banking integration.
• - Experience designing modular API architectures.
• - Knowledge of API management and enterprise integration patterns.
• - Experience with microservices architecture.
• - Understanding of Kafka and event-streaming technologies.
• - Experience with cloud-native platforms.
• - Practical experience using AI-assisted architecture and modern engineering tools.

Required Technical Skills

Banking Integration Architecture

• - Enterprise integration architecture.
• - Core banking transformation.
• - Target integration architecture.
• - Banking service decomposition.
• - Reusable integration capabilities.
• - Legacy ESB modernisation.

BIAN Architecture

• - BIAN Service Landscape.
• - BIAN Service Domains.
• - BIAN semantic APIs.
• - Banking service boundaries.
• - BIAN-aligned integration architecture.

API and Microservices Architecture

• - Experience APIs.
• - Capability APIs.
• - System APIs.
• - Modular API design.
• - API management.
• - Microservices architecture.
• - API governance and standards.

Event-Driven Integration

• - Apache Kafka.
• - Event streaming.
• - Synchronous integration.
• - Asynchronous integration.
• - Event-driven architecture.
• - Distributed service communication.

Cloud and Operational Architecture

• - Cloud-native platforms.
• - Containerised application architecture.
• - Integration security.
• - Resilience design.
• - Observability.
• - Regulatory alignment.

Architecture and Engineering Practices

• - Architectural standards and governance.
• - Technical design documentation.
• - Modern engineering tools.
• - AI-assisted architecture.
• - AI-assisted documentation.
• - AI-enabled development lifecycle practices.

Key Deliverables

Target Integration Architecture

• - Defined target architecture for banking integration services.
• - Established integration principles and architectural standards.
• - Documented service boundaries and relevant integration patterns.

BIAN and API Architecture

• - Defined BIAN service-domain boundaries.
• - Architectural patterns for Experience, Capability and System APIs.
• - API governance standards supporting modular and reusable banking capabilities.

Event-Driven Integration Standards

• - Synchronous integration standards.
• - Event-driven architecture patterns.
• - Guidance for Kafka-based integration and event streaming.
• - Microservices integration design principles.

Legacy Integration Modernisation

• - Architectural decomposition of legacy ESB services.
• - Target designs for reusable integration capabilities.
• - Guidance supporting migration toward modern integration patterns.

Security and Operational Architecture

• - Security and resilience considerations incorporated into integration designs.
• - Observability requirements for distributed services.
• - Architecture aligned with relevant regulatory requirements.

Professional Competencies

• - Strong enterprise and integration architecture capabilities.
• - Deep understanding of banking technology environments.
• - Ability to define and govern complex integration architectures.
• - Practical knowledge of BIAN and API-led integration.
• - Strong analytical and architectural problem-solving skills.
• - Ability to assess legacy integration dependencies and modernisation options.
• - Clear technical documentation and communication.
• - Sound judgment regarding security, resilience and regulatory considerations.
• - Ability to apply modern engineering and AI-assisted architecture practices.

Role Expectations

Role Expectations The Banking Integration Architect will provide architectural direction for integration services within a major core banking transformation programme. The successful candidate will establish BIAN-aligned service boundaries, govern API architecture and define standards for synchronous and event-driven integration. The role requires the ability to modernise legacy ESB architectures, guide cloud-native integration design and ensure that security, resilience, observability and regulatory considerations are addressed. Candidates should demonstrate 12-15 years of relevant banking integration and architecture experience, including substantial involvement in large-scale core banking transformation initiatives.