Open Banking Feature Lead / Technical Agile Lead

Job Title: Open Banking Feature Lead / Technical Agile Lead

Location: Charlotte, NC

Duration: Contract - 12 months

Pay Range: $65.05/hr (W2)

Job ID: 410813

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking an Open Banking Channel Feature Lead to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in API platforms, OAuth 2, and Agile delivery and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver stable, scalable user interface and API services that enable secure, permissioned data sharing with third-party FinTech partners.

Role Logistics

• Start Month: November
• Interview: One in-person round, 1 hour
• Hybrid: Minimum 3 days onsite per week
• Vendor submission policy: 1 submit per HM, may resubmit 1 additional candidate if rejected or withdrawn
• On resume: Include current location, relocation plan, availability/start date, and cooling-off details
• Glider: ID verification required

Position Summary

The Open Banking Channel Feature Lead will guide a development team delivering user interfaces and API-based services that enable customer-permissioned data exchange with third-party products and services. The channel owns vendor and FinTech API integrations, inbound and outbound, to support comprehensive client views across Consumer, Wealth, Private, and Retirement lines of business. The platform serves millions of customers and demands stability, resiliency, and scalability while complying with industry standards for secure data sharing.

Responsibilities:

• Lead delivery of UI and API services for Open Banking integrations
• Drive strategy and execution across cross-functional engineering teams
• Interface with development and infrastructure to ensure end-to-end resiliency and capacity management
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums, Backlog Refinement, Reviews/Demos, and Retrospectives
• Collaborate with Product Owner to prioritize and define stories in JIRA and maintain healthy product and sprint backlogs
• Provide transparent delivery plans and progress updates to stakeholders
• Measure and improve team delivery, maturity, and performance using agreed metrics
• Oversee vendor and FinTech API integrations leveraging industry standards

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strategic thinker with demonstrated execution in complex delivery environments
• Strong communication and relationship management skills
• Technical SME in APIs, OAuth 2 authorization framework, API gateways, monitoring, and capacity management
• Proficiency facilitating Scrum events and Agile delivery practices
• Hands-on experience with JIRA and Confluence
• Understanding of data exchange principles and financial data standards such as OFX, DDA Durable Data API, and/or FDX

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with RESTful design patterns and OAuth 2 implementations
• Background in Open Banking or FinTech integrations

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for growth with global clients
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Interested? Apply Now!

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume. Ensure your resume lists your current location, relocation plan, availability or start date, and any cooling-off requirements.