Mainframe DB2 Replication Engineer (Hybrid role in Plano, TX ) W2 Role

Position Overview

Overview:

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:

o Capture processes

o Apply processes

o Control servers

• Implement:

o Unidirectional and bidirectional replication setups

o Real-time and near-real-time data synchronization solutions

Troubleshooting & Support

• Troubleshoot and resolve:

o Data inconsistencies

o Replication failures

o Queue backlogs

o Network interruptions

• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Provide L2/L3 support for production incidents

Performance Optimization

• Tune replication processes to:

o Reduce latency

o Optimize resource utilization

o Minimize impact on source systems

• Optimize:

o Data capture efficiency

o Apply performance

o Network usage

Integration & Data Architecture

• Support integration across:

o DB2 z/OS and DB2 LUW systems

o Distributed databases, message queues, and ETL platforms

• Work closely with:

o DBAs

o Application teams

o Data engineering and BI teams

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with:

o DB2 for z/OS

o ZDIH

o MIPS reduction / optimization projects

o UNIX system service including installing patch on UNIX

o UNIX scripting

o RACF

• Hands-on experience with replication technologies:

o IBM InfoSphere Data Replication (IIDR) / CDC

o Q Replication (preferred)

• Knowledge of:

o Replication architecture and data flow design

o Change Data Capture (CDC) concepts

• Strong troubleshooting skills in:

o Data consistency issues

o Performance and replication latency

• Experience with:

o JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF

o Mainframe batch and online environments

Preferred Experience:

• Familiarity with:

o MQ / messaging systems

o ETL and data warehousing platforms

• Experience with:

o Monitoring tools

o Automation (REXX, Python, scripting)

• Exposure to:

o Cloud or hybrid data architecture

• Experience in:

o Large-scale data migration or modernization programs

Real-time data streaming architecture