Mainframe DB2 Replication Engineer

Kyndryl • Phoenix, AZ

10h

About The Position

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. The Role Responsibilities include Replication Design & Implementation, where you will design, install, configure, and maintain DB2 replication solutions across mainframe and distributed platforms. You will build and manage source-to-target replication pipelines and configure replication components such as Capture processes, Apply processes, and Control servers. This role involves implementing unidirectional and bidirectional replication setups, as well as real-time and near-real-time data synchronization solutions. Additionally, you will be responsible for Troubleshooting & Support, including troubleshooting and resolving data inconsistencies, replication failures, queue backlogs, and network interruptions. You will perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions, providing L2/L3 support for production incidents. Performance Optimization is also a key aspect, requiring you to tune replication processes to reduce latency, optimize resource utilization, and minimize impact on source systems, while optimizing data capture efficiency, apply performance, network usage. The role also involves Integration & Data Architecture support, ensuring integration across DB2 z/OS and DB2 LUW systems, distributed databases, message queues, and ETL platforms. You will work closely with DBAs, Application teams, Data engineering and BI teams. One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with clients in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here. You’ll also get the chance to share your expertise by recommending modernization options, identifying new business opportunities, and cultivating relationships with other teams and stakeholders. Your future at Kyndryl Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from Junior System Administrator to Architect. We have opportunities for Cloud Hyperscalers that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies. Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Tune replication processes to reduce latency, optimize resource utilization, and minimize impact on source systems
• Optimize data capture efficiency, apply performance, network usage
• 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
• Recommend modernization options, identify new business opportunities, and cultivate relationships with other teams and stakeholders

Benefits

• Employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more.
• Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations.
• Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed