_{09th October, 2025}

Our client is seeking a Database Middleware / DR Manager to lead the administration, optimization, and resilience of mission-critical data systems. This leadership role combines technical excellence, strategic planning, and people management — ensuring data integrity, high availability, and business continuity across a regulated financial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the N-3 operational plan aligned with business and strategic objectives.
• Manage KPIs to track progress, drive performance, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide input to budgets and ensure resources align with project and operational needs.
• Design and implement policies, processes, and automation tools in collaboration with information systems teams.
• Oversee compliance and performance control systems, ensuring adherence to internal and external standards.
• Supervise daily team operations and enforce process compliance.
• Make Level 3 operational decisions or escalate critical matters as required.
• Database Management: Administer and monitor relational and non-relational databases (Oracle DB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS SQL, MongoDB, Redis). Ensure optimization, tuning, clustering, and replication for high availability.
• Disaster Recovery: Develop and maintain DR plans compliant with SAMA standards. Conduct regular drills, automate failover processes, and ensure data recovery readiness.
• Middleware & API Management: Manage middleware platforms (JBoss, WebLogic, ESB) to support seamless integration. Oversee API management and ensure secure, compliant data exchange with partners.
• Patching & Vulnerability Management: Implement proactive patching, perform vulnerability assessments, and coordinate with security teams for timely remediation.
• Performance Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Maintain system availability, monitor performance, and resolve database or middleware-related issues.
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure adherence to SAMA, NCA, and GDPR standards. Maintain accurate documentation for DR, middleware, and database configurations.
• Lead team management, mentoring, and knowledge transfer initiatives to build capability and ensure operational continuity.
• Control infrastructure budgets, licenses, and service contracts, ensuring cost efficiency and compliance.
• Manage regulatory, risk, and audit requirements, ensuring timely closure of findings.
• Build strong relationships with external entities to support organizational goals.
• Support cross-functional colleagues and contribute to regular performance and activity reports.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Professional certifications preferred:
  
  • Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) Certification
  • Red Hat Certified Middleware Administrator (JBoss)
  • Oracle WebLogic Server Certification
  • ITIL Certification
  • DR/Business Continuity Certification (optional)
• 10+ years’ total experience, including 5+ years in a 24/7 high-availability, multi-site enterprise environment.
• Proven expertise in database management, middleware administration, and disaster recovery planning.
• Strong background in API platforms, ESB, JBoss, or WebLogic management.
• SAMA compliance experience is essential, with practical exposure to DR testing and audits.
• Previous work in financial services or supply chain financing environments is highly preferred.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and analytical skills with a proactive, solution-driven mindset.

If you’re a results-driven technology leader passionate about ensuring data resilience, compliance, and seamless system integration — we’d love to hear from you

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