Technology – DAP Middleware Platform Engineer – AVP

Deutsche Bank; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Comprehensive leave

Parental leave

Hybrid work

25 days annual leave

Learning culture

Job summary

Deutsche Bank is seeking an AVP-level Platform Engineer to lead the DAP Middleware and PaaS platform services across on‑premises and cloud environments. You will own incident and change processes, coordinate with architects and engineering teams, and drive automation to improve reliability and efficiency.

The role requires 11+ years of experience with Splunk, log analytics, Python and Perl scripting, and strong middleware knowledge including Tomcat, JBoss and WebLogic.

Qualifications

• 11+ years of experience at AVP level in platform engineering or middleware operations.
• Strong expertise in Splunk, log analytics, programming and scripting.
• Familiarity with Tomcat, JBoss, WebLogic and related middleware platforms.

Responsibilities

• Build, configure, operate and support DAP Middleware and PaaS platform services across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Provide production support covering incident, change, problem, service request and knowledge management activities.
• Collaborate with architects, engineering, application teams, customer success, vendors and infrastructure teams to deliver secure and governed platform solutions.
• Support migration activities, storage validation, node bootstrapping, firewall validation and platform readiness checks.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and contribute to continuous improvement of operational processes and engineering tooling.

Skills

Splunk

Python scripting

Perl scripting

Middleware tech

AI tooling

Tools

MariaDB

Oracle

Git

Job description

Details of the Division and Team:

Application Platforms builds and operates secure, standardised shared platforms that enable Deutsche Bank application teams to host and manage business applications. The DAP Middleware Platform team supports strategic Platform as a Service capabilities across on-premises and cloud-based environments, using automation, container and middleware technologies to improve reliability, efficiency and operational control.

Position Overview

Details of the Division and Team:

Application Platforms builds and operates secure, standardised shared platforms that enable Deutsche Bank application teams to host and manage business applications. The DAP Middleware Platform team supports strategic Platform as a Service capabilities across on-premises and cloud-based environments, using automation, container and middleware technologies to improve reliability, efficiency and operational control.

What we will offer you:

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce is better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That's why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center.

You can expect:

• Flexible benefits plan including virtual doctor consultation services
• Comprehensive leave benefits
• Gender Neutral Parental Leave
• Hybrid working arrangement
• 25 days of annual paid leave, plus public holiday
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression

Your key responsibilities:

• Build, configure, operate and support DAP Middleware and PaaS platform services across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Provide production support covering incident, change, problem, service request and knowledge management activities.
• Collaborate with architects, engineering, application teams, customer success, vendors and infrastructure teams to deliver secure and governed platform solutions.
• Support migration activities, storage validation, node bootstrapping, firewall validation and platform readiness checks.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and contribute to continuous improvement of operational processes and engineering tooling.

Your skills and experience:

• 11+ years of experience (AVP level) with strong expertise in Splunk, log analytics, programming, and scripting.
• Hands-on scripting experience in Python and Perl (Mojolicious framework) with strong troubleshooting and automation skills.
• Good knowledge of MariaDB/Oracle, Git, and middleware platforms including Tomcat, JBoss, and WebLogic
• Familiarity with middleware technologies including Tomcat, JBoss and WebLogic, along with application release lifecycle and troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and support SLA-driven outcomes.
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.

About us and our teams:

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. click here to see what we do.

Deutsche Bank & Diversity

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.