Middleware Engineer | Local Bank | 60K

Adecco (Portugal); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Not disclosed, a Hong Kong IT services provider, is seeking a Middleware Engineer focused on Oracle Middleware. The role involves administration and support for Oracle middleware with exposure to DB2 and Sybase databases to ensure seamless integration for critical banking applications.

Key tasks include installing and maintaining Oracle middleware components (WebLogic, SOA Suite), managing deployments and clustering, and monitoring performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years hands-on middleware engineering with Oracle Middleware technologies.
• Solid experience supporting and administering DB2 and Sybase databases.
• Good knowledge of UNIX/Linux administration and shell scripting.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in fast-paced environments.
• Fluent English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) communication.
• Experience with IBM MQ and Tibco EMS.
• Exposure to AWS/Azure and container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with DevOps tools (Jenkins, Ansible, Git).

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Oracle middleware components (WebLogic, SOA Suite, Oracle Fusion Middleware).
• Manage deployments, clustering, and high-availability configurations.
• Monitor and optimize middleware performance for scalability and reliability.
• Support DB2 and Sybase integration for enterprise apps.
• Troubleshoot connectivity, performance, and query optimization issues.
• Collaborate with DBAs to ensure secure data flow.
• Provide incident response and root-cause analysis for middleware issues.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and deployment guides.
• Ensure security patching and vulnerability management.
• Work with developers, infrastructure teams, and vendors to deliver integrated solutions.
• Participate in project planning, requirements analysis, and solution design.
• Provide mentoring to junior engineers.

Skills

Oracle Middleware

DB2

Sybase

UNIX/Linux

Shell scripting

IBM MQ

Tibco EMS

AWS

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Ansible

Git

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Oracle Middleware

WebLogic

SOA Suite

Oracle Fusion Middleware

Job description

My client is a well-known IT service provider in Hong Kong, partnering with a leading local bank to hire a Middleware Engineer. The role focuses on Oracle Middleware administration and support, with exposure to DB2 and Sybase databases to ensure seamless integration and performance of mission-critical banking applications.

Key Responsibilities

Middleware:

Install, configure, and maintain Oracle middleware components (WebLogic, SOA Suite, Oracle Fusion Middleware).

Manage application deployments, clustering, and high-availability configurations.

Monitor and optimize middleware performance, ensuring scalability and reliability.

Database Integration:

Support integration with DB2 and Sybase databases for enterprise applications.

Troubleshoot connectivity, performance, and query optimization issues.

Collaborate with database administrators to ensure secure and efficient data flow.

System Support:

Provide incident response, root cause analysis, and resolution for middleware-related issues.

Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and deployment guides.

Ensure compliance with security standards, patching, and vulnerability management.

Work closely with application developers, infrastructure teams, and vendors to deliver integrated solutions.

Participate in project planning, requirement analysis, and solution design.

Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in middleware engineering, with strong expertise in Oracle Middleware technologies.

Solid experience supporting and administering DB2 and Sybase database environments.

Good knowledge of UNIX/Linux administration and shell scripting.

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Good communication and stakeholder management skills in both English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin).

Experience with enterprise messaging platforms such as IBM MQ and Tibco EMS.

Exposure to cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) and container platforms including Docker and Kubernetes.

Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices, such as Jenkins, Ansible, and Git.

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