Head of API Engineering (12-20 yrs)

Job title : Head of API Engineering

Grade Band : VP and above

Location : Andheri/Lower Parel/Mumbai/Navi Mumbai

BU/Function : Information Technology

Reports to : Chief Technology Officer - Application - may change at the time of joining, hence do not commit at the time of first call.

Role Details :

This role requires a strong combination of strategic thinking and change management expertise.

Hands-on Engineering :

- Engineering experience across the API/ Microservices, Cloud/ Native Platform, Containerization, and Cloud Operations

- Strong expertise on one of the integration technologies IBM DataPower, Tibco, Mulesoft, etc. delivering highly scalable, secured, resilient and reliable services while ensuring cost optimization

- Strong expertise on DevSecOps

- Strong knowledge of SDLC Processes

- Experience in a Bank is good to have along with exposure to handling regulators

- Adopting best security and SDLC practices

- Implementation of Modern Monitoring/ Observability stack for effective IT Production Operations.

- Interactions with business leaders/stakeholders, Vendors, and internal teams for effective delivery

- Strong knowledge of IT Security processes and frameworks for Production Environment Management

- Strong knowledge of Regulatory compliances needs/circulars and Internal Audit Processes

No. of employees handled - 20+

Overall Job Description :

- Delivers robust, highly scalable cloud native API platform

- Manages the demand from various stakeholders across the bank and plan to ensure delivery on time and within budget.

- Maintains documentation of systems, maps and architectural diagrams, procedures, end user documentation and technical information.

- Delivers on cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

- Delivers pipelines with DevSecOps & SRE practices, to multiple environments.

- Delivers automation of DR.

- Improve technology platforms stability, performance, scalability, and fault tolerance across all IT systems. Troubleshoot recurring issues and running the triage for problem solving/RCA.

Essential Skills :

- 10+ years in leadership roles, with a proven track record of leading modern API engineering, modernization of API platform in cost effective manner.

- Strong implementation experience of Modern Observability Stack, High Availability, Resiliency and Self-Healing of APIs

- Implementation of automated maintenance and switchover across multiple data centers on premise and cloud

- API Inventory Management using modern toolsets

- Strong understanding of change management principles, methodologies, and best practices.

- Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a track record of making sound decisions in complex and ambiguous situations.

- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and deliver results within specified timelines and budgets.

- Knowledge of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices

- Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and leading change in a rapidly evolving business landscape.

- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and concise manner.

Education and Work Experience Requirements :

EDUCATION :

Essential requirement : B.E or Equivalent IT qualifications

Preferred :

WORK EXPERIENCE :

Essential requirement : 15+ years

Preferred :

- Any specific requirements

- Must have handled a team

- Preferably from Banking / BFSI Space

- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines and handle multiple stakeholders

Desired Behavioral / Functional Traits :

A]. Behavioral Traits :

- Takes accountability and always geared up for taking initiative as self-starter and self-led

- Credible and mature personality

- Effective influencing skills and concise communicator

B]. Functional / Technical Traits :

Technical Skills Requirement :

- Excellent experience in managing API Engineering and Production Operations

- Strong expertise on one of the integration technologies IBM DataPower, Tibco, Mulesoft, etc.