Middleware (MQ) Admin - Contract

NTT Data Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT Data Singapore is seeking a Middleware (MQ) Admin on a contract basis with 8–10 years of middleware/integration experience. The role focuses on enterprise-wide middleware strategy, architecture roadmaps, and adherence to security standards such as SOX and PCI-DSS.

You will manage middleware environments (Tomcat, Kafka, MQ, Oracle WebLogic, JBoss, IIS) and drive incident resolution, DR planning, and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent.
• 8–10 years of Middleware/Integration platform development experience.
• Expertise in Middleware Integration, API development and queue optimization.
• Experience in banking operation analysis and Banking operation procedures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide Middleware strategy, roadmaps and adoption plans.
• Manage Middleware environment incl. Tomcat/Kafka, MQ, Oracle WebLogic; exposure to JBoss and IIS.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (SOX, PCI-DSS) security standards and risk management policies.
• Oversee disaster recovery and business continuity planning for Middleware infrastructure.
• Perform root cause analysis of production Middleware issues and report status timely.
• Lead ongoing and new projects; escalate any slippage to seniors.
• Manage inventory and licenses; ensure renewals.
• Collaborate with Security, Infra, DB and app teams for integration and performance.
• Develop and maintain Middleware architecture/integration documents.
• Knowledge of Cloud Middleware services (Azure Service Bus) is a plus.

Skills

Middleware administration

Apache Tomcat

Kafka

Oracle WebLogic

JBoss (Red Hat)

Message brokers

IIS

Security patching

Disaster recovery

Root cause analysis

Azure Service Bus

Education

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Job description

About the job Middleware (MQ) Admin - Contract

Key Roles And Responsibilities Include

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide Middleware strategy, architecture roadmaps, and technology adoption plans aligned with business objectives and digital transformation initiatives.
• Manage Middleware environment inclusive of Apache Tomcat/Kafka, MQ, Oracle Weblogic. Must have experience in JBoss (Red Hat), Message Brokers, Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS).
• Must have worked on middleware platforms handling expertise integration patterns, message queues and service orchestration.
• Ensure Middleware platforms meet regulatory compliance requirements (SOX, PCI-DSS) security standards and risk management policies. Oversee vulnerability management including security patch deployment, CVE remediation, zero-day vulnerability response and penetration testing coordination.
• Manage disaster recovery and business continuity planning for critical Middleware infrastructure.
• Root cause analysis of production-related Middleware issues. Report the details of Incidents and status to superiors on time without delay in case of any unexpected result of Middleware Administration tasks or production system itself includes Head Office system, and also perform trouble shooting in systems and report the status to supervisor in timely manner.
• Lead the ongoing and new projects and provide regular progress updates to Section Head in timely manner. Any slippage or issue in the project must be reported and escalated immediately to seniors.
• Inventory, Licenses Management and ensure timely renewals wherever applicable.
• Work closely with Security, Infrastructure, Database and Application development teams to ensue seamless integration and optimal system performance.
• Develops and maintains Middleware architecture / integration documents and ensure they are up-to-date.
• Basic knowledge of Cloud Middleware services (Azure Service Bus) would be an added advantage.

Requirements
Qualifications:

• A Bachelor Degree or equivalent.
• At least 8-10 years of experience in Middleware/Integration platform development are needed.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in Middleware Integration, API development, queue optimization is needed. Prior experience in expertise in integration development, system connectivity and middleware operations are needed.
• Expertise of analysis of banking operation, creation of banking operation procedure and planning of banking operation will be an advantage.