Manager-APIGW

ROLE PURPOSE & 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.

1. SIZEOF THE ROLE

FINANCIALSIZE

NON-FINANCIALSIZE

• NA

• Numberof vendors/consultants 4 resources
• Numberof Applications - 1 Applications

1. KEYDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

1. Business/Financials

1. 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 APIsbased 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. Customer(Both Internal & External)

1. 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.

1. Stakeholdersinteractions

• 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.

1. InternalProcess

• 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.

1. 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.

1. MINIMUMREQUIREMENTS OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Educational

Qualifications

BE/Bsc/BCA

Experience

Mustpossessaminimum of 7- 15 years of relevant workingexperience

Certifications

IBMAPIC / APC /DevOps

FunctionalSkills

• Indepth knowledge of Node.JS, XSLT, Gateway Scripts

BehavioralSkills

• Verystrong analytical abilities
• CommunicationSkills
• InfluentialSkills

• Problemsolving Skills

Competencies

• Planningand Organising
• Leadership
• CreativeThinking

• Multi-tasking

1. KEYINTERACTIONS

INTERNAL

EXTERNAL

• ITapplication/
• DigitalBanking
• ProjectManagement
• SecurityOperations.
• Audit/Inspectionteam
• RetailBanking/Assets/Treasury.
• Operations/Audit

• Vendors
• ExternalAuditors