Principal Engineer – Master Data Management (MDM) | 15+ Years | Abu Dhabi, UAE

marc-ellis; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

marc-ellis is seeking a highly experienced Principal Engineer – Master Data Management to lead enterprise data management and transformation initiatives in Abu Dhabi. The role requires senior expertise in MDM architecture, data governance, data quality, and Oracle technologies.

The ideal candidate will have extensive Oracle MDM experience, strong knowledge of UCM, OEDQ, ODI, and EBS/Fusion, and proven leadership across large-scale programs in regulated environments, including banking.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Data Management or enterprise apps.
• 8+ years hands-on with MDM platforms.
• Oracle MDM experience preferred.
• Deep expertise in MDM architecture, data models, governance, and quality.
• Strong experience with Oracle UCM, OEDQ, ODI, EBS/Fusion, APIs and middleware.
• Extensive experience with large-scale transformation programs.
• Experience in regulated environments; banking experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of cloud, infrastructure, and enterprise architecture.
• Proven leadership in stakeholder and vendor management.
• Experience supporting global delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead MDM architecture and enterprise data management initiatives.
• Design and maintain MDM architectures, data models, governance frameworks, and data quality processes.
• Provide technical leadership across large-scale transformation programs.
• Work with Oracle MDM and related Oracle ecosystem technologies.
• Support integration across UCM, OEDQ, ODI, EBS/Fusion, APIs, and middleware platforms.
• Collaborate with enterprise architecture, cloud, infrastructure, and technology teams.
• Lead stakeholder and vendor management activities.
• Support global delivery teams and enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Ensure data management solutions align with governance, quality, security, and enterprise architecture requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and support in regulated environments.

Skills

MDM architecture

Data governance

Oracle

Cloud architectures

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulated environments

Tools

Oracle UCM

OEDQ

ODI

EBS/Fusion

APIs

Middleware

Job description

Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Employment Type

6-Month Contract – Extendable / Long-Term Opportunity

Job Category

Information Technology (IT) & Software
Science & Research

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Principal Engineer – Master Data Management (MDM) to support enterprise data management and transformation initiatives in Abu Dhabi. The role requires senior-level expertise in MDM architecture, data governance, data quality, enterprise applications, and Oracle technologies.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with MDM platforms, preferably Oracle, along with strong knowledge of Oracle UCM, OEDQ, ODI, EBS/Fusion, APIs, and middleware. Experience working on large-scale transformation programs and within regulated environments, particularly banking, will be an advantage.

This is a senior technical leadership opportunity offering professional development in enterprise data architecture, MDM strategy, cloud technologies, data governance, and large-scale digital transformation programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead MDM architecture and enterprise data management initiatives.
• Design and maintain MDM architectures, data models, governance frameworks, and data quality processes.
• Provide technical leadership across large-scale transformation programs.
• Work with Oracle MDM and related Oracle ecosystem technologies.
• Support integration across UCM, OEDQ, ODI, EBS/Fusion, APIs, and middleware platforms.
• Collaborate with enterprise architecture, cloud, infrastructure, and technology teams.
• Lead stakeholder and vendor management activities.
• Support global delivery teams and enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Ensure data management solutions align with governance, quality, security, and enterprise architecture requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and support in regulated environments.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Data Management or Enterprise Applications.
• 8+ years of hands‑on experience with MDM platforms.
• Oracle MDM experience preferred.
• Deep expertise in MDM architecture, data models, data governance, and data quality frameworks.
• Strong experience with Oracle UCM, OEDQ, ODI, EBS/Fusion, APIs, and middleware.
• Extensive experience with large-scale transformation programs.
• Experience working in regulated environments; banking experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of cloud, infrastructure, and enterprise architecture.
• Proven leadership in stakeholder and vendor management.
• Experience supporting global delivery.
• Oracle, Cloud, Data Governance, or ITIL certifications are preferred.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Salary and specific employee benefits have not been provided for this position.

The role offers opportunities for senior-level professional development in MDM architecture, enterprise data governance, Oracle technologies, cloud architecture, and large-scale transformation programs. Relevant Oracle, cloud, data governance, and ITIL certifications can further support long-term career progression.