AVP Technology - Middleware

The AVP Technology - Middleware is responsible for defining and implementing the bank-wide integration strategy, patterns, and best practices. Key responsibilities include driving the adoption of microservices and API-first development across various business lines, establishing frameworks for technology choices, design patterns, scalability, and security in integration services, focusing on resilience. This role includes leading, mentoring, and upskilling teams in Agile engineering practices, design-driven development, and CI/CD pipelines. Collaboration with stakeholders and solution architects is essential to validate integration requirements, designs, and timelines, while championing best practices in Agile, DevOps, and engineering quality. Additionally, this position acts as the integration single point of contact in Enterprise Architecture forums, presenting designs, risks, and mitigations. Transparency is provided through dashboards, metrics, and reporting to senior management and IT Steering Committees. The role also empowers the Engineering team by identifying and nurturing champions to drive innovative solutions using the latest technology stacks and market-leading technologies, while ensuring consistent delivery through effective workload management, prioritization, and governance. Overseeing the end-to-end Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for integration services, including design, development, testing, deployment, and support, is a key aspect of the position.

Location: United Arab Emirates (On-site)

Work Conditions: Full-time, on-site position.

Language Requirements: Not specified.