Vice President Data Platform and Engineering
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.