Genesis10 is currently seeking a Mainframe Replication Engineer - Hybrid position with a Global Financial Institution located in Plano, TX, Jersey City, NJ or Charlotte, NC. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity. We are seeking a skilled Mainframe Replication Engineer with hands-on experience delivering enterprise replication services for systems of record (SOR) hosted on Db2, IMS, and VSAM. The role involves engineering and supporting reliable, low-latency data replication across complex mainframe and distributed environments. The ideal candidate will have strong mainframe fundamentals and be willing to build expertise in Python, REST APIs, and modern scripting to develop secure, resilient, and efficient replication services.
Requirements: - Strong hands-on Mainframe z/OS DBA experience, including utilities, backup/recovery, performance tuning, SQL analysis, and production support
- Good working knowledge of replication platforms including QREP, CDC, DPROP, zDIH and CDA
- Solid mainframe fundamentals across JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, datasets, batch processing, and operational troubleshooting
- Automation experience using Python, REXX, shell/USS scripting, or similar tools
- Knowledge of REST APIs, Kafka, z/OS Connect, z/OSMF workflows, API integration, and mainframe security concepts
- Strong problem-solving, cross-platform troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills in a global support environment
- Computer Science degree preferred or substantially equivalent experience
Desired skills: - USS scripting knowledge is a plus
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, or similar platforms
- Exposure to MF modernization, mainframe API enablement, platform automation, and integration with distributed/cloud-based systems
- Experience with JavaScript, or other automation and development tools is a plus
- Knowledge of BMC and IBM Db2 / IMS tools/utilities is preferred
- Willingness to learn emerging mainframe modernization technologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Pay range: $43.42 - $51.42 per hour
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: - Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
- The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
- Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
- Behavioral Health Platform
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- 401K
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
- Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)
For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
