API Governance Lead

First Abu Dhabi Bank

Employer Active

Posted 7 hrs ago

Experience

10 - 15 Years

Education

Any Graduation

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

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

Department / Functional Area

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.

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