Mainframe DB2 Replication Engineer
About The Position
The Mainframe DB2 Replication Engineer designs, installs, configures, and maintains DB2 replication solutions across mainframe and distributed platforms. The role builds and manages source-to-target replication pipelines, configures capture processes, apply processes, and control servers, and implements unidirectional and bidirectional replication as well as real-time and near-real-time data synchronization. The engineer troubleshoots data inconsistencies, replication failures, queue backlogs, and network interruptions; performs root cause analysis and corrective actions; and provides L2/L3 production incident support. The role also tunes replication processes to reduce latency, optimize resource usage, minimize impacts on source systems, and improve data capture, apply performance, and network usage. The position supports integration among DB2 z/OS, DB2 LUW, distributed databases, message queues, and ETL platforms, working with DBAs, application teams, and data engineering and BI teams. Kyndryl provides access to learning programs and certification opportunities, along with a volunteering and giving platform and employee benefits intended to support employees and their families.
Requirements
- Experience with DB2 for z/OS.
- Experience with ZDIH.
- Experience with MIPS reduction or optimization projects.
- Experience with UNIX system services, including installing patches on UNIX.
- UNIX scripting experience.
- Experience with RACF.
- Hands-on experience with replication technologies such as IBM InfoSphere Data Replication (IIDR) or CDC; Q Replication is preferred.
- Knowledge of replication architecture and data flow design.
- Knowledge of Change Data Capture (CDC) concepts.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for data consistency issues, performance, and replication latency.
- Experience with JCL, TSO/ISPF, and SDSF.
- Experience with mainframe batch and online environments.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with MQ or messaging systems.
- Familiarity with ETL and data warehousing platforms.
- Experience with monitoring tools.
- Experience with automation using REXX, Python, or 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 capture processes, apply processes, and control servers.
- Implement unidirectional and bidirectional replication setups and real-time or near-real-time data synchronization solutions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve data inconsistencies, replication failures, queue backlogs, and 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, and 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, and data engineering and BI teams.
Benefits
- Employee benefits intended to support employees and their families.
- Employee learning programs and access to certification opportunities.
- Company-wide volunteering and giving platform.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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