Assistant Vice President, Middleware

Key Roles And Responsibilities IncludeDevelop 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, IBM WebSphere/ MQ, Oracle Weblogic. Must have experience in JBoss (Red Hat), Message Brokers, Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIHS).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.RequirementsQualifications: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.Business-level proficiency in English as you are required to communicate, read and understand as well as respond and present to management and Head Office-Japan. This includes system discussions, Q&A meetings, status update meetings and writing reports to management etc.