Assistant API Manager (Relocation to Saudi Arabia)

The candidate will be responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining API connections between the company’s platform and external stakeholders (funders, buyers, and suppliers), as well as other service providers (e.g., data feeds, automatic signature services, SMS/email gateways). This role ensures seamless data exchange for invoices, updates, and payment operations by integrating various systems through API solutions. Additionally, the Integration Senior Engineer will manage the company’s Oracle API Gateway and Enterprise Service Bus (ESB), ensuring efficient data flows while adhering to internal data formats and security standards. This position is critical for automating business processes, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing the customer experience in the supply chain financing ecosystem.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

1. Policies, Processes, and Procedures

• Ensure work is carried out according to approved policies, processes, procedures, and instructions.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and align with industry best practices.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer to new employees regarding approved work policies and procedures.
• Follow up on escalated issues or cases to ensure timely and effective resolution.

2. Functional Responsibilities

• API Development & Integration:

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain RESTful and SOAP APIs.
• Integrate external partner systems (buyers, funders, suppliers) with the company’s supply chain finance platform or other systems.

• Data Transformation:

• Design and manage data mapping processes to convert XML, JSON, and EDI formats into internal structures.
• Handle data validation, enrichment, and error management during API communications.

• Oracle API Gateway & ESB Management:

• Configure, monitor, and optimize Oracle API Gateway.
• Maintain and manage Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) workflows for multi-system orchestration.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of API solutions.

• Security & Compliance:

• Ensure API communications comply with security protocols (OAuth2, TLS) and regulatory frameworks (SAMA, NCA, PDPL).
• Monitor, assess, and mitigate vulnerabilities or security threats.

• Collaboration & Support:

• Coordinate with external partners to gather requirements and ensure smooth integration.
• Work closely with internal teams (product, finance, IT operations) to align APIs with business objectives.
• Provide technical support during partner onboarding and integration processes.

• Documentation & Governance:

• Prepare and maintain detailed API documentation, data dictionaries, and troubleshooting guides.
• Manage version control and follow best practices for API lifecycle management (including deprecations and updates).

• Availability & Capacity Management:

• Ensure systems meet high availability standards and are ready for future growth.

• Disaster Recovery & Backup:

• Develop, maintain, and test disaster recovery (DR) plans.
• Implement automated backup processes and verify data recovery readiness.

• Middleware Management:

• Administer and maintain application servers (e.g., JBOSS) and middleware components.
  

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• ITIL and PMP certifications preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Programming: Proficiency in

  Java, Python, or Node.js

  for API development.
• API Technologies: Strong knowledge of

  RESTful APIs, SOAP, and API design principles

  .
• Databases: Familiarity with

  SQL and PostgreSQL

  for data integration and retrieval.

Experience:

• 7–8 years’ experience

  in a financial services organization or a similar domain.

Other Requirements:

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail