Manager - APIGW

ROLEPURPOSE & OBJECTIVE

1. Collaboratewith internal stakeholders to determine business-specific APIneeds.

2. Designand develop APIs for new or existing systems using SOAprinciples.

3. Developand mentor internal and outsourced teams to write code for APIs,install and configure the APIConnect & Datapower for theBank.

SIZEOF THE ROLE

FINANCIALSIZE

NON-FINANCIALSIZE

• Numberof vendors/consultants 4 resources

• Numberof Applications - 1 Applications

KEYDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

Business/Financials

Planning& Strategy

• Collaboratewith business stakeholders to identify required systemfunctionalities, provide data on system capabilities, and providesolutions to meet the requirement of business by introducing newAPIs or modifying existing systems.

• Managingthe team of developers of APIs based on business and technology strategies of the Bank.

• Developenterprise-level APIs and custom integration solutions, includingmajor enhancements and interfaces, functions and features andprovide expertise regarding the integration of applicationsacross various software platforms.

• Determinespecifications, plan the design and APIs development of businessapplications utilising appropriate software engineering processesin tandem with the project team

• Provideapplication solutions which are flexible enough to be modifiedand integrated with any changes in operating software in the nearfuture.

Budgeting

• Assistthe line manager in preparing and presenting strategic resourcebudgets for the application development unit.

• Assessthe compatibility and integration of products and servicesproposed to ensure a robust integrated architecture acrossinterdependent applications.

• Guidestakeholders on technical and security guidelines, standards andstrategies and establish new processes to improve the process andreduce the cost of operations.

• Formulateand present estimates to the line manager or for staff trainingin niche application solutions from external vendors.

• Preparecost analysis for in-house v/s outsourced services forapplication development and negotiate to contract vendorservices, if required, on competitive terms.

Planning

• Planand manage the development and implementation of APIs withinproject and product timelines.

• Forecasthuman resources requirements for the day-to-day functioning ofthe unit, requisition additional resource requirements forproject implementation and seek approval from the line managerfor the same.

• Liaisewith HR to specify technical and functional skill setrequirements for candidates, facilitate recruitment andonboarding of candidates in line with resource forecast agreedwith the line manager.

• Implementregular rotation of reporting staff between various projects andtasks to build a versatile, adaptable work unit.

CoreFunction Areas of Responsibility (AORs)

• Consultwith lines of business to identify business-specific applicationneeds, discuss with team and line manager, compile and documentapplication development plans with SLA for implementation.

• Allocatetasks as per plan to the application development team andsupervise the design, testing, and modification stages ofapplication development

• Rundiagnostic tests on new applications and debug the snagsidentified.

• Managedemonstration of application prototypes and integration of userfeedback.

• Provideregular updates to the line manager on application developmentand implementation status.

• Superviseapplication integration, maintenance, upgrades, diagnostic tests,debugging and migration on existing applications.

• Regularlyassess the interaction/interface between applications, databases,and middleware systems to identify and address problems/gaps infunctional coverage.

• Documentthe application development process, testing procedure andacceptance standards for new applications and maintain recordsfor periodic upgrades and maintenance procedures for existingapplications.

Customer(Both Internal & External)

Customer-centricAORs

• Liaisewith Lines of Business to solicit feedback on the ability ofexisting applications to meet business needs and the need tointroduce upgrades/changes in existing functionalities.

• Conductindustry research to understand emerging trends and tools inapplication development.

• Engagewith the vendors for purchase/ maintenance of outsourcedapplications/renewal of licenses as per agreed terms andtimelines, and manage all documentation related to the same.

• Participatein testing and reviewing the BCP plan on a half-yearly basis andpresent reports to the line manager on the system performance inthe disaster scenario.

Stakeholders interactions

• Collaboratewith other units within the IT vertical to facilitate seamlessfunctioning of the IT vertical

• Prepareand present reports to line manager on the status of Applicationdevelopment Projects, quality and performance of newapplications.

• Liaisewith HR to advise the technical and functional qualificationsexpected from onboarded candidates.

• Educatestakeholders on the functional capabilities of new applicationsintroduced and troubleshoot in the event of any operationalsnags.

Internal Process

• Managecompliance with SLA/Policies/Processes applicable to the area ofresponsibility.

• Participatein BCP testing as per calendar and implement the recommendations.

• Overseeconduct of periodic audits to ensure integrity and security ofexisting and new fintech applications, implement applicable auditrecommendations and monitor ongoing compliance with auditrecommendations.

Innovation& Learning

• Promotea culture of informal brainstorming and ideating within the areaof responsibility to drive in-house solutions to applicationchallenges.

• Superviseand oversee the provision of domain training to every candidateonboarded in the unit.

• Nominatereportees for external training in niche application technology.

• Coach,mentor, and guide the team to develop and groom them intobecoming architects for the future requirements of the Bank

• Upskillself continuingly and complete at least two applicationdevelopment certifications annually.

MINIMUMREQUIREMENTS OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Educational

Qualifications

BE/Bsc/BCA

Experience

Mustpossess a minimum of 7- 15 years of relevant workingexperience