Experienced Integration Manager with a strong background in API integrations for payment solutions, eager to contribute to an exciting fintech project in the billing platform domain. With over 3 years of experience in leading IT companies, I have successfully managed complex API integrations, ensuring seamless payment flows and compliance with business and technical requirements. Proven abilities in diagnosing and resolving technical problems in a timely manner. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a customer-centric approach.
1. Planning and Managing Integration Projects:
• Developing detailed project plans, including timelines, resources, budgets, and key milestones;
• Prioritizing integration tasks based on business needs and technical requirements;
• Continuously monitoring project progress and updating stakeholders.
2. Coordination of Teams and Resources:
• Managing interdisciplinary teams (developers, analysts, testers) to execute integration tasks;
• Establishing communication between technical and business teams to align requirements;
• Optimizing resource allocation and ensuring timely task completion within set deadlines.
3. Requirement Definition and Documentation:
• Gathering and analyzing business requirements for integration solutions;
• Creating technical documentation for system integration (APIs, data, interfaces);
• Implementing documentation processes to ensure transparency and control at all stages.
4. Technical Integration and Quality Control:
• Coordinating the development and testing of integration solutions;
• Ensuring system compatibility and timely resolution of technical issues;
• Participating in the implementation of automated tests to detect defects at early stages.
5. Risk Management:
• Identifying potential risks that may impact successful integration;
• Developing risk mitigation plans and responding promptly to issues;
• Forecasting possible delays and implementing corrective actions.
6. Ensuring Effective Communication:
• Organizing regular status meetings with teams and stakeholders to discuss progress, blockers, and plans;
• Preparing reports on task completion, adherence to deadlines, and integration quality;
• Ensuring a transparent communication process at all levels of the company.
7. Implementing Integration Standards:
• Applying best practices in integration management: API architecture, ETL processes, middleware solutions;
• Establishing integration standards to ensure scalability and security;
• Optimizing processes to reduce time and resource costs for integration.
8. Post-Project Support and Optimization:
• Monitoring integration solutions after implementation to detect errors or inefficiencies;
• Continuously optimizing processes based on collected data;
• Providing support to users and other teams in understanding and utilizing integrated systems.
• Provide technical assistance for payment gateway integration issues, including API errors, transaction failures, and connectivity problems.
• Diagnose and resolve escalated technical issues related to payment processing, merchant accounts, and transaction flows.
• Collaborate with L3 teams for complex issue resolution and root cause analysis.
• Monitor payment transactions and system logs to detect and proactively resolve issues, ensuring minimal downtime for clients.
• Track and report recurring issues or patterns, suggesting improvements to prevent future incidents.
• Assist clients in implementing, testing, and troubleshooting payment gateway integration via APIs, SDKs, and plugins.
• Provide detailed technical guidance to merchants on payment setup, security compliance (e.g., PCI-DSS), and best practices.
• Create and maintain internal and external documentation, including FAQs, troubleshooting guides, and technical support manuals.
• Update and expand knowledge base articles to improve the efficiency of support operations.
• Manage and resolve escalated technical tickets from L1 support, adhering to defined SLAs.
• Escalate critical incidents to appropriate teams, ensuring timely resolution and communication with stakeholders.
• Support integration testing of new payment methods, gateway services, and updates, working closely with development and QA teams.
• Validate the correct implementation of payment features in live environments, ensuring functionality and compliance.
• Provide training sessions and support for clients on using payment gateway systems and resolving common issues.
• Serve as a point of contact for client inquiries related to integration performance, feature requests, and troubleshooting.
• Work with account managers, developers, and operations teams to ensure smooth integration and functionality for gambling industry clients.
• Contribute to technical discussions for improving payment flow, system reliability, and client satisfaction.
🔹 API and Payment Integration
RESTful and SOAP API Integration
API Authentication (OAuth, HMAC, Signature Generation)
API Debugging and Troubleshooting
API Documentation Analysis and Implementation
Postman for API Testing and Automation
XML, JSON, Webhooks
🔹 Payment Industry Knowledge
Payment Gateway Integration and Troubleshooting
Payment Flow Analysis and Optimization
PCI-DSS Compliance and Security Standards
Regional Payment Solutions (Different Countries and Regulations)
Transaction Processing and Reconciliation
🔹 Technical Skills
Linux/Unix Administration and Command Line (Bash, Shell)
SQL (Queries for Data Extraction and Analysis)
Networking Protocols (HTTP/HTTPS, TCP/IP, DNS, OSI Model)
Secure Data Transmission (SSL, TLS, VPN, SFTP, SSH)
System Monitoring and Log Analysis (Kibana, Grafana, Dynatrace)
Middleware Solutions and API Gateways
🔹 DevOps and CI/CD
Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD)
Azure DevOps (Pipelines, Repositories, Monitoring)
Docker and Containerization
Version Control (Git)
🔹 Project Management and Collaboration
Jira, Confluence, Zendesk
Agile and Scrum Methodologies
Cross-Team Collaboration (Developers, QA, Business Teams)
Technical Documentation Writing
Incident and Risk Management
🔹 Soft Skills and Communication
English: Advanced (for communication with international partners)
Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
Clear Documentation and Reporting
Ability to Work in Fast-Paced Fintech Environments