IBM API Connect & DataPower Integration Specialist

CodeNinja Inc.; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an IBM API Connect & DataPower Integration Specialist to lead the onboarding and integration of FinTech partners within the Open Banking ecosystem. Candidates should have 5-8 years of experience in API integration, strong technical skills with IBM tools, and familiarity with KSA regulations. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and offers an opportunity to shape the financial landscape. Arabic-speaking candidates are preferred.

Benefits

Work with leading FinTech partners

Hands-on experience with advanced tools

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in FinTech, Open Banking, or API integration.
• Expertise in API testing and validation.
• Familiarity with KSA regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration and certification activities for FinTech partners.
• Perform validations and security checks on API Gateway.
• Collaborate with teams to meet compliance and readiness.

Skills

API integration

IBM API Connect

DataPower

FinTech

Open Banking

API testing

Partner lifecycle management

Strong communication skills

Job description

About The Company

Aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, we harness the Kingdom's rapidly developing talent and technological advancements to support economic diversification and drive industry transformation through cutting‑edge AI, computer vision, and automation. Our solutions are strategically designed to empower startups and enterprises with a competitive edge by leveraging local talent and infrastructure, advancing the region's human capital development. Through ethical innovation and transparency-focused partnerships, we actively contribute to the Kingdom's ambitious objectives, championing a high‑tech, sustainable future.

About The Role

We are seeking a IBM API Connect & DataPower Integration Specialist (FinTech Integration Officer) to lead integration, onboarding, and certification activities for new FinTech partners within the Open Banking ecosystem. This role is suited for mid‑senior professionals with 5-8 years of experience in API integration, financial services, or Open Banking environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in API testing, IBM API Connect, DataPower, and partner lifecycle management. Arabic‑speaking candidates are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical onboarding, integration, and certification processes for FinTech partners, ensuring alignment with Open Banking standards
• Perform IBM API Connect and DataPower gateway validations, including API testing, payload verification, and security checks
• Coordinate partner timelines from sandbox certification to production cutover, including post‑go‑live monitoring
• Collaborate with Operations, Product, Security, and cross‑functional teams to validate compliance and readiness requirements
• Maintain detailed onboarding trackers, documentation, integration logs, and performance reports
• Act as the primary liaison between FinTech partners and internal teams for both technical and business onboarding
• Ensure all integration activities follow compliance, governance, and operational standards

Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience in FinTech, Open Banking, API Integration, or similar roles
• Strong hands‑on experience with IBM API Connect, IBM DataPower, and API gateway tools
• Deep understanding of API testing, payload validation, authentication, and security protocols
• Experience coordinating FinTech partner onboarding from sandbox to production
• Familiarity with Open Banking frameworks, API standards, and KSA regulatory environments
• Strong coordination and communication skills for managing partners and internal teams
• Ability to maintain documentation, trackers, and performance dashboards
• Arabic‑speaking candidates are preferred

Why Join Us

• Work directly with leading FinTech partners and Open Banking programs in the region
• Gain hands‑on experience with advanced API gateway tools like IBM API Connect and DataPower
• Be part of high‑impact integration and onboarding initiatives shaping the financial ecosystem
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across Product, Security, Operations, and Engineering
• Grow your career in FinTech integrations, technical onboarding, and Open Banking architecture roles

Disclaimer

CodeNinja is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, and performance. Female and minorities are strongly encouraged and preferred to apply for the role.