IBM API Connect & DataPower Integration Specialist

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 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.

· 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 on large-scale Open Banking and Open Finance production environments.

· High-impact role ensuring stability of mission-critical banking systems.

· Collaborative environment with exposure to cross-functional engineering teams.

· Opportunities for growth in SRE, DevOps, and advanced production engineering roles.

· Be part of cutting-edge digital banking initiatives within the KSA market.

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.