Manager, Applications Integration

Job Title: Manager, Applications Integration

Department: Information Technology

Grade: AVP

Reports to: Executive Manager, Applications integration

Location: Head-Office

Job Responsibilities:

• Evaluate stakeholder needs and architect comprehensive Functional Specification Documents (FSD) with internal and external partners for Alternate Delivery Channels (ADC).
• Lead the end-to-end middleware and digital banking applications upgradation life cycle overseeing everything from initial feasibility and effort estimation to complex migrations and long-term application maintenance.
• Translate middleware architecture and existing functionality into system flows, flowcharts, and database designs to guide the internal and external teams.
• Supervise all patch deployments, system upgrades, and version releases within the defined middleware project scope and timelines.
• Enforce industry-standard implementation practices and architectural design patterns across all banking applications.
• Facilitate peer reviews and user testing phases; provide support for listing detailed middleware use cases with stakeholders and technical support to ensure robust system development.
• Coordinate the full testing suite, including System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), in collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Follow all organizational and IT security policies to ensure safe and stable operations.
• Conduct thorough impact analysis to identify potential breaking changes in APIs, messaging protocols, or data mappings

Job Requirements:

• Have knowledge/experience of Middleware and ATM switches (IRIS, UBPS).
• Banking/Fin Tech Experience in application domain.
• Middleware Application migration/upgradation experience.
• Knowledge of ISO 8583 and ISO 20022.
• Have knowledge of core and branchless banking applications.
• Expert level knowledge of standard development tools (VS, PL/SQL, MSSQL, Oracle, ASP, C# .net).
• Have knowledge of SDLC and adherence with all phases.
• Have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Aware of Incident and Change Management best practices.
• A disciplined approach to documentation and change management.
• Knowledge of API gateway (Kong).
• Working experience with Rest and Soap Based Apis.

Essential Skills:

• Proficient in MS Office
• Strong analytical skill
• Team management
• Time management
• Negotiation skills
• Customer Relationship
• Ability to work under pressure
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills

About MMBL:

Mobilink Microfinance Bank Ltd. is providing banking services to over 58 million registered users including 22+ million monthly active customers across Pakistan. With a hybrid model that combines traditional microfinance with mobile/digital banking technologies, the bank now operates with over 100+ branches and 270,000 branchless banking agents and provides a USSD (GSM) based digital channel offering savings, micro enterprise (MSME) loans, small housing loans, remittances, collection (utility bills and loan instalments), mobile wallets, insurance, G2P, B2B & B2P payments; thus, playing a leading role in the promotion of financial inclusion. MMBL is committed to fostering a positive and productive workplace, and our core values reflect this focus. These values include promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, encouraging teamwork and collaboration, and prioritizing a customer-centric approach in all aspects of our business.

Why Join MMBL?

This is an opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference and playing a key role in driving transformative change. Our team is committed to empowering millions with the tools necessary to succeed in the digital age, and we're looking for a talented individual to join us in this endeavour.