Oracle Middleware Administrator (m/f/d)

Role Purpose

• Patch Management & Upgrades

• Plan and execute critical patch upgrades for:

+ Oracle WebLogic Server

• + Oracle Fusion Middleware components
• Ensure timely application of security patches to protect middleware endpoints
• Conduct patch impact assessments, testing, and rollback planning
• Minimize service disruption during patching activities through controlled deployments

• Middleware Security & Certificate Management

• Manage SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle across middleware environments:
• + Installation, renewal, and replacement
• + Certificate expiry monitoring
• Enforce secure configurations and encryption standards
• Address vulnerabilities related to middleware platforms and integration endpoints
• Ensure alignment with internal security policies and compliance requirements

• Performance Tuning & Capacity Planning

• Monitor and optimize middleware performance for high availability and responsiveness
• Conduct:
• + JVM tuning
• + Thread pool management
• + Connection pool optimization
• Perform capacity planning to support business growth and ensure scalability
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in integration layers

• Integration Layer Stability & Operations

• Support and maintain enterprise integration platforms connecting business applications
• Ensure reliability and uptime of:
• + APIs
• + Messaging systems
• + Service-oriented architecture (SOA) components
• Troubleshoot and resolve middleware-related incidents and outages
• Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams for issue resolution

• Automation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to automate:
• + Patch deployment
• + Monitoring and alerting
• + Routine administrative tasks
• Improve operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention
• Contribute to modernization and optimization initiatives

• Compliance, Documentation & Audit Support

• Ensure middleware environments comply with:
• + Enterprise IT and security standards
• + Regulatory requirements (banking/financial services)
• Maintain up-to-date documentation for:
• + System configurations
• + Patch history
• + Performance baselines
• Support audits and provide evidence of compliance and patch management

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in:
• + Information Technology
• + Computer Science
• + Systems Engineering or related field

Experience

• 8–10 years of experience in:
• + Oracle Middleware administration
• + Enterprise integration environments
• Hands-on expertise with:

+ Oracle Fusion Middleware / SOA Suite

• Experience in banking or regulated environments is strongly preferred

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in:
• + Oracle WebLogic Server administration (12c or later)
• + Oracle SOA Suite and Fusion Middleware stack
• Experience with:
• + Middleware patching and upgrade processes
• + SSL/TLS configuration and certificate management
• Knowledge of:
• + Performance tuning and troubleshooting techniques
• + Integration technologies (SOAP/REST APIs, messaging systems)
• Familiarity with:
• + Linux/Unix environments
• + Monitoring tools and log analysis
• Basic scripting knowledge (Shell, Python) is an advantage

Certifications (Preferred / Required)

• Oracle WebLogic Server 12c Certified Implementation Specialist
• Oracle SOA Suite 12c Certified Implementation Specialist

Soft Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical capabilities
• Ability to work in high-pressure, production-critical environments
• Attention to detail and operational discipline
• Effective communication and collaboration skills

• Integration Platform Stability

• Incident Troubleshooting

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experienced middleware administrator with deep Oracle WebLogic and SOA expertise
• Strong focus on system stability, patching, and performance optimization
• Proven ability to manage enterprise integration platforms at scale
• Comfortable working in mission-critical, highly regulated environments
• + Balanced strength in technical execution, troubleshooting, and process discipline
• Oracle Middleware Administrator in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates