Vice President Data Platform and Engineering
Summary
The Vice President of Data Platform and Engineering oversees enterprise applications and database environments, focusing on Oracle and SQL Server performance, scalability, and system availability. This leadership role requires extensive experience in database administration and managing enterprise-level deployments.
Vice President - Data Platform and Engineering
Abu Dhabi, UAE
UAE Nationals Only
For our client, a leading organization in Abu Dhabi, we are seeking a Vice President - Data Platform and Engineering to oversee enterprise applications and database environments, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and system availability.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage the implementation, configuration, and administration of applications and databases (Oracle & SQL Server).
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Plan and optimize IT infrastructure capacity including servers and database performance.
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Monitor database performance and manage backup, restoration, RAC, and clustering with the infrastructure team.
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Install patches, manage system changes, and ensure data integrity and system availability.
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Troubleshoot database and application issues and resolve incidents within SLAs.
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Liaise with third-party vendors for OS and server management.
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Maintain application and database lifecycle, documentation, and licensing.
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Support internal teams and coordinate security and data recovery activities.
Requirements
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10+ years of experience as an Oracle Applications DBA working with Oracle technologies, RAC, and DMZ.
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2+ years of managerial experience.
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Experience managing Oracle E-Business Suite and enterprise deployments.
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Knowledge of application integrations and enterprise application environments.
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Experience in real estate or retail sectors is preferred.
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Strong communication, troubleshooting, and stakeholder management skills.
- Must be an Emirati
Qualifications
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Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
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Oracle Database certification preferred.