Senior System Engineer (Middleware)
Company: Petroplan
Skills: Engineering Technician
Experience: 10 + Years
Education: Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree
Location: Doha, Qatar
A leading energy company is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer specialising in middleware to lead the design, deployment, and management of enterprise-scale integration solutions. This role involves working with both on-premise and cloud platforms to drive integration projects that align with corporate IT strategy and business goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage middleware strategies and integration processes, ensuring high availability and security.
- Evaluate and implement modern integration technologies, focusing on Enterprise Service Bus, messaging, and application integration.
- Lead the design and deployment of middleware solutions in collaboration with business and ICT teams.
- Oversee middleware-related projects, managing resources and budgets to ensure timely, quality outcomes.
- Provide expert guidance on middleware architecture, system security, and compliance.
- Maintain documentation for integration processes, supporting a standardised approach across ICT.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience, with at least 5 years in BizTalk Server development (schemas, pipelines, orchestrations).
- Hands-on experience with cloud-based services like Azure Logic Apps and App Services.
- Proficiency in .Net, REST, SOAP, Web APIs, XML, and SSL configurations.
- Experience in containerised deployments and cloud integration.
More Skills
Middleware & Integration Technologies:
- Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) design and management: Expertise in managing and deploying ESB solutions that facilitate seamless communication between various services and applications.
- Messaging frameworks: Hands-on experience with JMS, Kafka, MQ, or other messaging protocols for event-driven architectures and real-time data integration.
- Application Integration Patterns: Experience with integration patterns such as publish-subscribe, request-reply, and batch processing in both on-premises and cloud environments.
- Integration with third-party systems: Knowledge of how to integrate external services like CRM, ERP, or legacy systems into modern cloud platforms and middleware solutions.
Cloud Technologies & Platforms:
- Azure Cloud Services: Extensive experience with Azure Logic Apps, Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure API Management, Azure Service Bus, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
- Cloud Integration: Proficiency in setting up hybrid environments involving cloud-to-on-premises integrations (using tools like Azure ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, or Azure Arc).
- Serverless architecture: Experience in leveraging serverless compute environments for event-driven integration solutions, including Azure Functions and AWS Lambda.
Enterprise Integration Tools & Platforms:
- BizTalk Server: Advanced skills in BizTalk Server, including custom pipeline components, schemas, orchestrations, and Adapters (e.g., WCF, SQL, and FTP adapters).
- Integration toolsets: Familiarity with other integration platforms like MuleSoft, TIBCO, IBM Integration Bus, or Apache Camel.
- API Gateway Management: Experience with tools like Azure API Management, Kong, or Apigee for managing and securing APIs and services.
About Petroplan
Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.
Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.
In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What’s more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today’s world of work – it’s about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.
Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you’re looking for from your next role.
About us:
Saipem is a global leader in engineering, procurement, construction, and installation services for the energy industry. With a strong track record of successful projects and a commitment to excellence, we strive to deliver innovative solutions to our clients.
Job Mission:
- Lead and coordinate all the activities necessary to purchase goods and/or services/subcontracts carried out by buyers
- Issue purchase orders/subcontracts within the assignment power of attorney, if any, or coordinate the process and related workflow up to the Purchase Order signature by the deputed person
- Report to the Procurement function about the activities of the assigned team of buyers
Job Tasks:
- Assign purchasing request to a specified buyer to start up the procurement process
- Define/approve the bidder list taking into account project and operating requirements, market knowledge and other possible internal needs
- App rove the Request for Quotations prepared by buyers
- Check and/or approve the commercial/economic tabulation to compare different proposals prepared by buyers
- Supervise the commercial/economic negotiation
- Check and/or approve the purchase order/subcontract prepared by buyers
- Support and coordinate the buyers in performing day by day activities
- Promote the market knowledge/scouting
- Take care about buyers training and professional knowledge
- Ensure confidentiality obligation about technical/commercial/economical info received through the vendor proposals and about any info related to the tenders managed
- Manage claims and transactions
- Check the technical documentation received with the Purchase Requisition and Technical evaluation
- Support the Buyer during feedback activities
Key Skills:
Procurement and Purchasing Process:
- Procurement Process Management: Ability to oversee the full procurement cycle from request to purchase order issuance, ensuring processes are timely, efficient, and compliant with corporate policies.
- Bidder List Management: Experience in creating and managing a well-qualified list of suppliers, considering factors like market knowledge, supplier capabilities, and project requirements.
- Request for Quotations (RFQ): Proficiency in reviewing, approving, and managing RFQs to ensure they align with technical specifications and business requirements.
- Commercial and Economic Tabulation: Skilled in reviewing and comparing supplier proposals based on price, terms, quality, and compliance with technical specifications. Ability to identify the best value offer.
- Purchase Order & Subcontract Management: Ability to review, approve, and manage purchase orders and subcontract agreements, ensuring they are aligned with contractual and project requirements.
Negotiation & Supplier Management:
- Negotiation Skills: Expertise in leading and supervising commercial negotiations to secure favorable terms and conditions with suppliers while maintaining positive vendor relationships.
- Supplier Performance Management: Monitoring and evaluating vendor performance, including quality, delivery time, and cost management, ensuring continuous improvement.
- Contract Management: In-depth understanding of contract terms, obligations, and risk management in relation to purchase agreements and subcontracts.
- Supplier Scouting & Market Intelligence: Ability to conduct market research, identify potential new suppliers, and promote effective supplier scouting for sourcing new materials or services.
Documentation & Compliance:
- Purchase Documentation Review: Strong attention to detail in reviewing technical documentation, purchase requisitions, and supplier proposals to ensure accuracy and compliance with project specifications.
- Confidentiality & Ethics: Adherence to confidentiality requirements regarding technical, commercial, and economic information received from vendors and shared during the tendering process.
- Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of procurement-related regulations, including sourcing laws, export/import laws, and anti-bribery/anti-corruption regulations.
- Feedback & Continuous Improvement: Ability to support the buyer with post-purchase feedback activities, ensuring that both the procurement process and vendor performance are continuously improved.
