Director of Database and Middleware (Orlando)

Job Description

The Director of Database & Middleware is responsible for the strategic direction, delivery, performance, reliability, and roadmap of enterprise database and middleware platforms. This role manages a team of Database Administrators, Middleware Engineers, and Consultants who provide architecture, engineering, operational support, and administration. The Director ensures robust, scalable, and secure technical solutions are designed and delivered, leveraging deep knowledge of databases and middleware architectures and best practices. This leader collaborates with IT peers and business stakeholders to formulate technology strategies and priorities, aligning platform capabilities with evolving business needs. The position requires a proactive, highly motivated individual with a track record of building and managing mission-critical data and middleware environments.

How You'll Shine :

• Strategic Leadership : Define and execute product vision and strategic roadmaps for database and middleware platforms, supporting new business initiatives and optimizing existing systems. Serve as the primary liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring effective communication, requirements gathering, and collaboration across IT and project management.
• Platform Development, Enhancement, & Governance : Oversee the implementation of new features, upgrades, and integrations; maintain a prioritized backlog and roadmap; drive continuous improvement based on user feedback and performance metrics. Monitor and analyze platform performance, usage, and feedback to ensure ongoing optimization and reliability. Facilitate platform governance discussions and stay current with industry trends to maximize platform value.
• Training, Support & Advocacy : Provide training and support to users and stakeholders, champion platform capabilities, and develop end-user materials to promote successful adoption.
• Vendor & Budget Management : Manage relationships with service providers and vendors, oversee and optimize budgets, and ensure cost-effective delivery of services.
• Integration & Technical Solution Design : Identify and execute strategic integrations between enterprise IT processes and platforms, ensuring solutions are well-designed to minimize technical debt.

Travel Requirements

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