Mainframe DB2 Replication Engineer
Core
Design, install, configure, and maintain DB2 replication solutions across mainframe and distributed platforms to ensure real-time and near-real-time data synchronization.
Role type
Mainframe DB2 Replication Engineer
Builds
Source-to-target replication pipelines for mission-critical technology systems
Domain
Mainframe data management and replication
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
DB2 for z/OS, ZDIH, MIPS reduction, UNIX system service, UNIX scripting, RACF, IBM InfoSphere Data Replication (IIDR), Change Data Capture (CDC), JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF
Preferred skills
Q Replication, MQ messaging systems, ETL platforms, Monitoring tools, Automation (REXX, Python), Cloud or hybrid data architectures
Technologies
DB2 z/OS, DB2 LUW, UNIX, IBM InfoSphere Data Replication, Q Replication, JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, MQ, RACF
Responsibilities
Design and implement unidirectional and bidirectional replication setups; Troubleshoot data inconsistencies, replication failures, and queue backlogs; Tune replication processes to reduce latency and optimize resource utilization; Support integration across DB2 z/OS, DB2 LUW, and distributed databases; Perform root cause analysis and provide L2/L3 support for production incidents
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC