API Governance Lead
First Abu Dhabi Bank
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Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Define and implement API governance frameworks with focus on consistency, scalability, and security
Drive the API technical product strategy to enable digital platforms and ecosystems
Manage the API lifecycle from design through retirement, ensuring reuse and standardization
Oversee the API catalog and developer portal to improve discoverability and usability
Lead onboarding of internal and external API consumers with compliance and ease of integration
Establish and track KPIs for API adoption, performance, and ROI
Conduct API design reviews to align with enterprise architecture and governance standards
Promote API-first principles, modular design, and reusability across business units
Ensure compliance with regulations including Open Banking, PSD2, GDPR, and HIPAA
Support troubleshooting, incident management, and continuous improvement of API platforms
Desired Candidate Profile
15+ years overall IT experience with at least 10 years in banking technology
Proven ability to translate business needs into API-driven solutions
Strong expertise in REST, GraphQL, gRPC, API gateways, and service mesh architectures
Skilled in API governance, lifecycle management, and deprecation strategies
Experience with cloud-native services, Kubernetes, and API management tools (e.g., Kong)
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks impacting APIs and financial technology
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to mentor teams and evangelize API adoption across the enterprise
Company Industry
- Banking
- Financial Services
- Broking
Department / Functional Area
- IT Software
Keywords
- API Governance Lead
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First Abu Dhabi Bank
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the UAE s largest bank and a global leader in financial services, delivering secure and innovative solutions across international markets.