[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All First Abu Dhabi Bank jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/first-abu-dhabi-bank/) · [Search jobs](/search/) First Abu Dhabi Bank · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates # Principal Lead, API & AI Enterprise Integration Services Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Full-time Manager or lead Listed on First Abu Dhabi Bank’s official careers site. Posted September 4, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on First Abu Dhabi Bank’s careers site →](https://ehjd.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/fabCareers/job/2529) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [First Abu Dhabi Bank](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/first-abu-dhabi-bank/) / Principal Lead, API & AI Enterprise Integration Services ## Job description JOB SUMMARY / INTRODUCTION Define and lead the strategic vision for API, AI, and domain services engineering across the value streams. Break the bank into reusable API services by decomposing legacy systems into modular, discoverable, and consumable capabilities. Provide engineering leadership to build scalable, secure, and scalable platforms that power digital transformation. Drive cross-value stream collaboration to ensure platform services are aligned with business outcomes and domain-specific needs. Foster innovation and operational excellence through modern engineering practices and emerging technologies. ### KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead engineering teams in building robust domain services. Promote API reuse and developer enablement across value streams. Define and evolve the enterprise API, AI, and domain services strategy. Collaborate with product owners, architects, and engineering leads across value streams. Identify common capabilities and build shared services to support multiple domains. Ensure platform services are extensible, discoverable, and well-documented. Adopt emerging technologies (e.g., GenAI Agentic). Provide leadership to delivery teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Maintain delivery roadmaps, capacity plans, and resource forecasts. Ensure compliance with IT governance, risk, and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with enterprise architecture, security, infrastructure, and operations teams. Track and report KPIs, including audit and risk metrics. Promote a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous learning. ### REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS Exp Overall 15+ Years, Banking 10+ Years. Implement API-first - prioritizes APIs at the beginning of the SDLC process, positioning APIs as the building blocks. Ensure domain services reflect real-world business capabilities and priorities. Ensure architectural integrity, scalability, and performance of platform components. Promote engineering best practices, including CI/CD, DevSecOps, and test automation. Translate enterprise goals into platform engineering strategies. Champion platform modernization and domain-driven design. Build and mentor high-performing engineering teams. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 4, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 44 days - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on First Abu Dhabi Bank’s careers site →](https://ehjd.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/fabCareers/job/2529) ## More jobs at First Abu Dhabi Bank ### [AI Enterprise Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/first-abu-dhabi-bank/jobs/96c43a2d622b0de1ca53/) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates ### [AVP & Lead, CAD International](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/first-abu-dhabi-bank/jobs/d54467657a1067ea6668/) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates ### [AVP & Lead, Documentation Support CBG & IB](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/first-abu-dhabi-bank/jobs/f150b4676788d7c267dc/) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates ### [AVP, Events & Sponsorship (Al Ain-Emiratized role)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/first-abu-dhabi-bank/jobs/c8993a238a3661212e7b/) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates ### [ED & Head of Cross-Border Payments​](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/first-abu-dhabi-bank/jobs/682f6eef503d1a3d0c64/) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [SAP API Integration Developer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ecolab/jobs/b597fd5fe3835ce2557d/) Ecolab · Bangalore, Karnātaka, India ### [Senior Principal Engineer Process Integration](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/infineon-technologies/jobs/d1d4a9557a587f0435d0/) Infineon Technologies · Melaka ### [Principal FEOL/MOL integration Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/tokyo-electron/jobs/f5fa38a7bac4cd0c08fa/) Tokyo Electron · Albany ### [Principal, Platform Engineering - Digital Integration](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cargill/jobs/03eb72d5576ff3ac36c4/) Cargill · Bengaluru, India ### [Principal Systems Engineer - Enterprise API Platform & GraphQL Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/us-bancorp/jobs/7c3c780d18e63ac606dc/) US Bancorp OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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