Architect

Role Objective: Lead end-to-end requirement definition, backlog management, and feature delivery for ECB’s self-service API Developer Portal to streamline partner onboarding for distribution channels such as government super-apps (DubaiNow, TAMM) and financial institutions.Core Responsibilities:Define functional requirements and user stories for core data APIs (Credit Score, Credit Report, and Configurable Reports) and developer lifecycle stages (Browse, Register, Sandbox Integration, Qualify, Bill, and Support).Manage product backlogs across 14 Agile sprints (following discovery) using JIRA, Confluence, and MoSCoW prioritization.Align stakeholder needs across ECB Customer Experience (CX), Technology Delivery, Technology Operations, and third-party partner integration teams.Oversee technical workflows involving MuleSoft Anypoint, Azure API Management, Azure AD B2C authentication, UAE Pass consent integration, and MS Dynamics 365 CRM/ERP billing.Ensure strict adherence to UAE Data Residency mandates and enterprise security policies (OAuth2, JWT, Azure Key Vault).Desired Qualifications: 10+ years in Fintech/Banking technical product management with expertise in RESTful APIs, Swagger/OpenAPI specifications, Agile methodologies, and cross-functional team coordination