Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer - ADABAS
About The Position
The successful candidate will perform mainframe database Software upgrades coupled with administration and tuning to support our customers’ Software AG ADABAS environments. The individual will need to work with vendor personnel to achieve timely solutions of database problems. The individual will be responsible for day-to-day database maintenance such as database definition changes, backups and restores, monitoring space growth, database reorganizations, creating and maintaining disaster recovery procedures and overall support of customer needs and requests. The successful candidate will be called upon to perform a variety of tasks including database optimization, database performance reviews and tuning, and new client onboarding. The individual will provide 24x7 on call support as part of a scheduled rotation with other team members. The individual will maintain documentation for all the tasks completed on a regular basis and adhere the change management policy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required and/or equivalent work experience.
- 10+ years of professional experience in Software AG ADABAS/Natural and related products for administration and systems programming support.
- Extensive experience with Best practices of Software management, maintenance, and documentation.
- Extensive experience with Configure and manage Software AG ADABAS and related products such as Natural.
- SME in the topics of: ADABAS database administration, NATURAL Security, Fast Path.
- SME in the topics of: Database Design.
- SME in the topics of: Defining FDT and DDMs.
- SME in the topics of: Performance tuning.
- SME in the topics of: Use of ADABAS utilities such as Delta Save Facility, ADABAS Utilities Natural utilities, SMA, Program Migration tool, Review, etc.
- Knowledge of log archive and change accumulation utilities.
- Knowledge of ADARUN Parameters and Buffer pools.
- Knowledge of Protection logging and Command Logging.
- Establishing policies and procedures pertaining to database management, disaster recovery, product and database security, maintenance, and utilization.
- Reviewing new versions of Software AG ADABAS and related products for functionality, advising how they benefit the client.
- Manage vendors relations and quickly resolve problems and questions.
- Experience in a large, 24x7 multi-database environments and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Follow ITSM change control procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentations).
- Ability to work as part of a team and assist teammates when needed.
- Demonstrated ability to respond quickly and effectively to support requests from multiple clients.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Must be able to multi-task and work under short deadlines and in high pressure situations.
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.
Responsibilities
- Perform mainframe database Software upgrades coupled with administration and tuning to support our customers’ Software AG ADABAS environments.
- Work with vendor personnel to achieve timely solutions of database problems.
- Day-to-day database maintenance such as database definition changes, backups and restores, monitoring space growth, database reorganizations, creating and maintaining disaster recovery procedures and overall support of customer needs and requests.
- Perform database optimization, database performance reviews and tuning, and new client onboarding.
- Provide 24x7 on call support as part of a scheduled rotation with other team members.
- Maintain documentation for all the tasks completed on a regular basis and adhere the change management policy.
- Administering and customizing ADABAS/Natural.
- Database monitoring including space monitoring and performance monitoring.
- Maintenance and usage of Software AG ADABAS and related products and utilities.
- Support planned (disaster recovery) and unplanned (emergency) database recovery activities.
- Troubleshooting and solving production database issues.
- Identification and resolution of performance issues.
- Applying Licenses for SAG products and applying ZAPs and Service packs for Software AG products.
- Cooperation with the Disaster Recovery Services, successfully execute tasks associated with any given customer’s disaster recovery plans.
Benefits
- Unlimited Paid Days Off
- Three health plan options
- 401k with company match
- Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
- Family Forming Benefit including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement
- Paid childbearing and paternal leave
- Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
- Sabbatical leave
- Wellness program
- Flexible work schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
