Mainframe DB2 Replication Engineer

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe DB2 Replication Engineer for our direct client. The role is based in the Phoenix, AZ metro area with a hybrid working model (3 days per week). Start date is ASAP and the position is contract to hire.

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.

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
• 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

• 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

• 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