DB2 Replication Engineer/Mainframe DB2 Replication Engineer

Artech LLC

Phoenix, AZ

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Automation, Banking Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Corrective Action, Data Collection, Data Migration, Database Administration, Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL), Database Programming, Database Replication, Distributed Databases, High Availability, Hybrid Cloud, IBM DB2, IBM Product Family, IBM Rexx Programming Language, IBM System/Spool Display and Search Facility (SDSF), IBM TSO/ISPF, IBM z-OS Operating System, Identify Issues, JCL (Job Control Language), MIPS Processors, Mainframe Computer, Messaging Middleware, Messaging Technology, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Process Improvement, Production Support, Python Programming/Scripting Language, RACF (Resource Access Control Facility), Replication and Remote Mirroring, Resource Utilization, Root Cause Analysis, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Patches, Unix Operating Systems, Unix Shell Programming, Unix System Administration

LOCATION

Phoenix, AZ

POSTED

14 days ago

Job Title: DB2 Replication Engineer/Mainframe DB2 Replication Engineer
Location: Phoenix, AZ metro area; hybrid working model
Duration: 6+ months (with a possibility of hire)

The Role:
We are seeking an experienced Mainframe DB2 Replication Engineer to design, implement, and support data replication solutions across IBM z/OS and distributed environments. This role is responsible for ensuring reliable, real-time data synchronization, high availability, and data consistency for mission-critical banking applications.
* This role requires employees to live in or around the Phoenix, AZ area. You will be responsible to be onsite 3 days a week.We will consider candidates who are willing to relocate to the area.
Responsibilities:
Replication Design & Implementation

Design, install, configure, and maintain DB2 replication solutions across mainframe and distributed platforms
Build and manage source-to-target replication pipelines
Configure replication components:
- Capture processes
- Apply processes
- Control servers
Implement:
- Unidirectional and bidirectional replication setups
- Real-time and near-real-time data synchronization solutions

Troubleshooting & Support

Troubleshoot and resolve:
- Data inconsistencies
- Replication failures
- Queue backlogs
- Network interruptions
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
Provide L2/L3 support for production incidents

Performance Optimization

Tune replication processes to:
- Reduce latency
- Optimize resource utilization
- Minimize impact on source systems
Optimize:
- Data capture efficiency
- Apply performance
- Network usage

Integration & Data Architecture

Support integration across:
- DB2 z/OS and DB2 LUW systems
- Distributed databases, message queues, and ETL platforms
Work closely with:
- DBAs
- Application teams
- Data engineering and BI teams

Required Qualifications:

Experience with:
- DB2 for z/OS
- ZDIH
- MIPS reduction / optimization projects
- UNIX system service including installing patch on UNIX
- UNIX scripting
- RACF
Hands-on experience with replication technologies:
- IBM InfoSphere Data Replication (IIDR) / CDC
- Q Replication (preferred)
Knowledge of:
- Replication architecture and data flow design
- Change Data Capture (CDC) concepts
Strong troubleshooting skills in:
- Data consistency issues
- Performance and replication latency
Experience with:
- JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF
- Mainframe batch and online environments

Preferred Experience:

Familiarity with:
- MQ / messaging systems
- ETL and data warehousing platforms
Experience with:
- Monitoring tools
- Automation (REXX, Python, scripting)
Exposure to:
- Cloud or hybrid data architectures
Experience in:
- Large-scale data migration or modernization programs
- Real-time data streaming architectures

About the Company

Artech LLC

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