Open Finance API Architect - Assistant Manager

Talents Tide; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An Islamic Bank is seeking an Assistant Manager specializing in Open Finance APIs Development. This role involves developing IT solutions, supporting systems, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate has 4-6 years of banking experience, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Computer Science, and expertise in application architecture. The position involves leading projects, managing security protocols, and serving as a liaison between teams. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative financial solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-6 years of experience in a similar position in a bank.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in modelling and organizing information for projects.
• Resolve technical issues in technical integration.
• Plan and coordinate implementation of initiatives related to information systems.
• Identify best practices for development methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with IT department policies.
• Architect and design scalable open finance API platforms.
• Define microservices architecture and API gateways.
• Document API specifications with tools like OpenAPI.
• Write and deploy production-level code.
• Conduct rigorous code reviews for quality and performance.
• Architect advanced security protocols like OAuth 2.0.
• Translate financial regulations into technical requirements.
• Manage API security posture, assessments, and testing.
• Manage team workload and project timelines.
• Serve as liaison between engineering and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Oversee full lifecycle of API projects from requirements to deployment.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Application Architecture and Integration

Integration Patterns

Awareness of emerging technologies and industry trends

Education

Bachelor of Engineering / Computer Science or a related field

Job description

An Islamic Bank is seeking an Assistant Manager specializing in Open Finance APIs Development. This role involves developing IT solutions, supporting systems, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate has 4-6 years of banking experience, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Computer Science, and expertise in application architecture. The position involves leading projects, managing security protocols, and serving as a liaison between teams. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative financial solutions in a dynamic environment.