Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer - ADABAS

Ensono

1d•$84,000 - $148,000

About The Position

The Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer will perform mainframe database software upgrades, administration, and tuning to support customers’ Software AG ADABAS environments. The role works with vendor personnel to resolve database problems and handles day-to-day database maintenance, including database definition changes, backups and restores, space-growth monitoring, reorganizations, disaster recovery procedures, and customer support requests. The position also performs database optimization, performance reviews and tuning, and new-client onboarding. It provides 24x7 on-call support in a scheduled team rotation, maintains documentation of completed tasks, and follows change-management policies. The position reports to the Senior Manager - Mainframe Database. Ensono encourages remote work for client-facing employees when a client-site presence is not required; employees may work from home or an Ensono office. The stated annual pay range is $84,000 to $148,000 for a full-time schedule, with placement depending on factors such as skills, experience, internal equity, and business needs. Depending on eligibility, additional compensation may include an annual performance-based bonus and an equity grant.

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 Software management, maintenance, and documentation best practices.
Experience configuring and managing Software AG ADABAS and related products such as Natural.
Subject-matter expertise in ADABAS database administration, NATURAL Security, and Fast Path.
Experience with database design and defining FDTs and DDMs.
Experience with performance tuning.
Experience using ADABAS utilities, including Delta Save Facility, ADABAS utilities, Natural utilities, SMA, Program Migration tool, and Review.
Knowledge of log archive and change accumulation utilities.
Knowledge of ADARUN parameters and buffer pools.
Knowledge of protection logging and command logging.
Experience with database and product security, disaster recovery, maintenance, and utilization procedures.
Experience managing vendor relationships and resolving problems and questions.
Experience applying Software AG product licenses, ZAPs, and service packs.
Experience supporting disaster recovery plans and planned and emergency database recovery activities.
Experience troubleshooting production database issues and identifying and resolving performance issues.
Experience administering and customizing ADABAS/Natural, including database design in batch and online environments.
Experience monitoring database space and performance and maintaining and using Software AG products and utilities.
Experience in a large, 24x7 multi-database environment and ability to manage competing priorities.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Ability to respond quickly and effectively to support requests from multiple clients.
Ability to follow ITSM change-control procedures.
Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team.
Ability to multitask and work under short deadlines and in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

Perform Software AG ADABAS and related mainframe database software upgrades, administration, and tuning.
Work with vendor personnel to resolve database problems and questions promptly.
Maintain databases, including making database definition changes, performing backups and restores, monitoring space growth, and conducting database reorganizations.
Create and maintain disaster recovery procedures and support customer needs and requests.
Perform database optimization, performance reviews, and tuning.
Support new-client onboarding.
Provide 24x7 on-call support as part of a scheduled rotation with other team members.
Document completed tasks and adhere to change-management policies.
Establish database management, disaster recovery, product and database security, maintenance, and utilization policies and procedures.
Review new versions of Software AG ADABAS and related products and advise clients on their benefits.
Apply licenses, ZAPs, and service packs for Software AG products.
Coordinate with Disaster Recovery Services and execute tasks associated with customer disaster recovery plans.
Support planned disaster-recovery and unplanned emergency database recovery activities.
Troubleshoot and resolve production database and performance issues.
Administer and customize ADABAS/Natural, including database design for batch and online environments.
Monitor database space and performance.
Maintain and use Software AG ADABAS and related products and utilities.

Benefits

Unlimited Paid Days Off
Three health plan options
401(k) with company match
Dental coverage eligibility
Vision coverage eligibility
Short- and long-term disability coverage eligibility
Life and AD&D coverage eligibility
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
Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, depending on eligibility
Equity grant under the Associate Equity Appreciation Program, depending on eligibility