Manager Applications Integration

Mobilink Microfinance Bank Ltd; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 2,232,000 - 2,790,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading microfinance bank in Pakistan is seeking a Manager Applications Integration to lead and govern the integration of digital banking platforms and enterprise applications. Responsibilities include overseeing middleware implementations, conducting thorough impact analyses, and coordinating user tests. The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge of middleware, ATM switches, and experience in the banking/Fin Tech sector. Join us to play a key role in driving transformative change in the financial sector.

Qualifications

• Experience leading integration of digital banking platforms.
• Ability to evaluate stakeholder needs for functional specifications.
• Knowledge of secure, scalable, and compliant system integrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end middleware and application implementation lifecycle.
• Translate middleware architecture into system flows and designs.
• Supervise patch deployments and system upgrades.
• Conduct impact analysis for potential breaking changes in APIs.
• Coordinate System Integration Testing and User Acceptance Testing.

Skills

Middleware and ATM switches knowledge

Banking/Fin Tech experience

Knowledge of ISO 8583 and ISO 20022

Knowledge of microservices or cloud-native integrations

Knowledge of API gateway (Kong)

Experience with Rest and Soap Based APIs

Job description

• What is Manager Applications Integration - MMBL?
  • Responsible for leading and governing the integration of digital banking platforms, enterprise applications and external ecosystems. Ensure secure, scalable and compliant system integrations to support digital channels and core banking platform.
• What Manager Applications Integration - MMBL does?
  • Evaluate stakeholder needs and architect comprehensive Functional Specification Documents (FSD) with internal and external partners for Alternate Delivery Channels (ADC).
  • Lead the end-to-end middleware and digital banking applications implementation life cycle overseeing everything from initial feasibility and effort estimation to complex migrations and long-term application maintenance.
  • Translate middleware architecture and existing functionality into system flows, flowcharts, and database designs to guide the internal and external teams.
  • Supervise all patch deployments, system upgrades, and version releases within the defined ADC applications scope and timelines.
  • Enforce industry-standard implementation practices and architectural design patterns across all banking applications.
  • Facilitate peer reviews and user testing phases; provide support for listing detailed middleware use cases with stakeholders and technical support to ensure robust system development.
  • Coordinate the full testing suite, including System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), in collaboration with internal and external partners.
  • Follow all organizational and IT security policies to ensure safe and stable operations.
  • Conduct thorough impact analysis to identify potential breaking changes in APIs, messaging protocols, or data mappings.
  • Participation in CFT (Cross functional team) to finalize the solutions and RFP.
  • As a CFT member Highlight the key technical features and requirements with respect to the standard practices and bank existing architecture and risks involved in new systems.
• What are we looking for and what does it require to be Manager Applications Integration - MMBL?
  • Have knowledge/experience of Middleware and ATM switches (IRIS, UBPS).
  • Banking/Fin Tech Experience in application domain.
  • Knowledge of ISO 8583 and ISO 20022.
  • Knowledge of microservices or cloud-native integrations.
  • Knowledge of API gateway (Kong).
  • Working experience with Rest and Soap Based Apis.

Job Locations:

• Head Office

About MMBL:

Mobilink Microfinance Bank Ltd. is providing banking services to over 48 million registered users including 20+ million monthly active customers across Pakistan. With a hybrid model that combines traditional microfinance with mobile/digital banking technologies, the bank now operates with over 114 branches and 270,000 branchless banking agents and provides a USSD (GSM) based digital channel offering savings, micro enterprise (MSME) loans, small housing loans, remittances, collection (utility bills and loan installments), mobile wallets, insurance, G2P, B2B & B2P payments; thus, playing a leading role in the promotion of financial inclusion.MMBL is committed to fostering a positive and productive workplace, and our core values reflect this focus. These values include promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, encouraging teamwork and collaboration, and prioritizing a customer-centric approach in all aspects of our business.

Why Join MMBL ?

This is an opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference and playing a key role in driving transformative change. Our team is committed to empowering millions with the tools necessary to succeed in the digital age, and we're looking for a talented individual to join us in this endeavor.