In addition to Phoenix, AZ, candidates may be considered for the following alternative locations: Plano, TX; Charlotte, NC; Richmond, VA; Jacksonville Beach, FL; Pennington, NJ; and Chicago, IL.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, install, configure, and support DB2 replication solutions across DB2 z/OS and distributed environments.
- Implement and maintain IBM CDC (IIDR) and Q Replication for real-time and near-real-time data synchronization.
- Configure and manage replication components including Capture, Apply, and Control processes.
- Troubleshoot replication failures, data inconsistencies, latency issues, queue backlogs, and connectivity problems.
- Perform performance tuning to optimize replication throughput, reduce latency, and minimize source system impact.
- Support integration with DB2 LUW, MQ, ETL platforms, and distributed databases.
- Provide L2/L3 production support, root cause analysis, and disaster recovery testing.
Required Skills
- DB2 for z/OS
- IBM InfoSphere Data Replication (IIDR) / CDC
- Q Replication (preferred)
- ZDIH
- UNIX administration and scripting
- RACF
- JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF
- Replication architecture, CDC concepts, and performance tuning
- Experience with MIPS optimization/reduction initiatives
Preferred Skills
- MQ / Messaging Systems
- REXX, Python, Shell Scripting
- Monitoring tools (OMEGAMON, MainView, etc.)
- ETL/Data Warehousing
- Cloud/Hybrid Data Architectures
- Data Migration & Modernization Programs
- Real-Time Data Streaming Solutions
Suggested Job Titles
- DB2 Replication Engineer
- DB2 Replication Administrator
- Q Replication Engineer
- IBM CDC Administrator
- IIDR Specialist
- Mainframe Data Replication Engineer
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IPolarity LLC. is a Professional Services firm composed of highly trained professionals with a wide range of experience in various industries. We provide our clients in key industry verticals with focused expertise in IT Solution, Application Development, Application Maintenance, Testing services and Systems Integration. IPolarity LLC integrates expert industry knowledge, process and technology frameworks, strong partnerships, and a reliable work force to provide strategic solutions that generate sustainable results. We are able to leverage our expertise via a flexible delivery model, which includes onsite and offsite resources.