[Hiring] Director of API Integrations @Caiz

Role Description

We are seeking a visionary and hands-on Director of API Integrations to lead the strategy, development, and execution of API integration initiatives across Caiz’s blockchain infrastructure and ecosystem. This role is critical in ensuring our platforms integrate seamlessly with partners, financial systems, third-party tools, and decentralized applications.

You will oversee the full lifecycle of API integrations — from architecture and security to documentation and partner onboarding — and lead a cross-functional team of engineers to deliver robust and scalable API solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the API integration strategy aligned with Caiz's ecosystem goals, including banking partners, payment processors, DeFi platforms, wallets, and identity providers.
• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of secure, scalable, and well-documented RESTful and WebSocket APIs.
• Manage end-to-end API lifecycle: discovery, onboarding, versioning, governance, and retirement.
• Collaborate with product, DevOps, and backend teams to ensure seamless cross-platform interoperability.
• Establish and enforce API security standards, rate limits, authentication (OAuth2, JWT), and data privacy protocols.
• Identify integration opportunities and work closely with business development and partnership teams to support technical onboarding of new partners.
• Ensure high reliability, performance, and uptime of all API services through testing, monitoring, and SLAs.
• Stay current with industry trends, API-first strategies, and new technologies to continuously improve integration capabilities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in backend development, API architecture, and systems integration.
• 3+ years in a leadership or director-level role managing API engineering or integration teams.
• Proven experience designing and deploying APIs in fintech, crypto, or blockchain environments.
• Proficient in RESTful API design, OpenAPI/Swagger, GraphQL (a plus), Webhooks, and microservices.
• Strong knowledge of API management platforms (e.g., Kong, Postman, Apigee, AWS API Gateway).
• Experience with crypto protocols, Web3 integrations, and blockchain data structures.
• Familiarity with middleware, authentication protocols (OAuth2, OpenID Connect), and security practices.

Requirements

• Experience integrating with banking systems (Open Banking, PSD2 APIs).
• Understanding of Layer 1 and Layer 2 blockchain APIs and Web3 frameworks (e.g., Web3.js, Ethers.js).
• Familiarity with Sharia-compliant finance or Islamic fintech is a strong plus.
• Track record of leading API strategies for global, multi-region tech platforms.

Benefits

• Competitive Financial Compensation: We offer financial benefits that reflect the value of your work and dedication.
• Work Flexibility: Enjoy the flexibility to work from home, the office, or even abroad.
• Annual Holidays: Generous paid time off to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Relocation Assistance: We provide relocation support for employees moving to new locations.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certifications, and career growth.
• Employee Recognition: Programs to celebrate and reward your achievements and contributions.
• Inclusive & Collaborative Culture: A supportive and diverse work environment where your voice matters.
• Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion: We are committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity and promotes equality and inclusion for all employees.