Senior Officer, Middleware Administrator, Group Infrastructure & Platform Services

Role summary

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The role supports and administers middleware platforms within UOB’s Group Infrastructure & Platform Services team. Requirements typically include a diploma or degree in information technology, computer science, or a related discipline, along with experience managing enterprise middleware such as WebSphere, WebLogic, JBoss, Apache, Tomcat, messaging systems, APIs, and Linux or Unix environments. Candidates should be familiar with installation, configuration, patching, performance monitoring, incident resolution, automation, disaster recovery, and IT service-management practices. The successful candidate is expected to maintain reliable and secure platforms, participate in production support and on-call duties, document procedures, manage vendors, and collaborate effectively with application, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and operations teams.

About the employer

United Overseas Bank (UOB) is a major Singapore-based banking group with operations across Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Hong Kong, Japan, and other financial centres. Founded in 1935, the bank provides personal and commercial banking, corporate banking, wealth management, investment banking, treasury, and digital financial services. UOB serves individuals, businesses, institutions, and multinational companies through branches, digital channels, and specialist banking teams. Its regional strategy focuses on supporting trade, investment, and connectivity across ASEAN and Greater China. The bank also invests heavily in technology, cybersecurity, data platforms, and digital transformation to improve customer service and strengthen operational resilience. Employees generally work in a structured, regulated financial environment with opportunities to develop expertise in banking technology, risk management, and regional projects.

Working in Singapore

Singapore offers strong opportunities in banking, financial technology, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, data, engineering, healthcare, logistics, and professional services. The work culture is generally efficient, multicultural, and performance-oriented, with English widely used in business. Life on the island is convenient: public transport is reliable, healthcare and public services are well developed, and neighbourhoods offer varied food, shopping, parks, and entertainment. Housing is the main cost, especially near the central business district, although public-housing rooms and suburban apartments can be more affordable. Foreign professionals usually need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass or S Pass; eligibility depends on salary, qualifications, experience, and current government requirements. Candidates should secure an offer before relocating, check pass approval, arrange accommodation, and budget for deposits, insurance, transport, and daily expenses. Singapore’s tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with frequent rain.