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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Mainframe DB2 Replication Engineer - **Company:** Akaasa Technologies - **Location:** Plano, TX, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Big Data, Unix, Cloud Computing, Data Architecture, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, IBM DB2, Distributed Data Store, Distributed Systems, Monitoring of Systems, IBM InfoSphere (ETL Tools), Job Control Language (JCL), Rexx (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Mainframes, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Performance Tuning, Queueing Systems, IBM Resource Access Control Facility, Data Streaming, Z/OS, Tso/ispf, Scripting, System Availability, Change Data Capture, Real Time Data, Database Replication, Data Inconsistencies - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/414b54bd-1f3d-47a7-b1cd-0726f0bf18ad ## About the Role * 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 ## Description 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., 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 ## Related Videos - [Data Fabric in Action - How to enhance a Stock Trading App with ML and Data Virtualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/253-data-fabric-in-action-how-to-enhance-a-stock-trading-app-with-ml-and-data-virtualization) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [".Net is too slow" was not an option](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100176-net-is-too-slow-was-not-an-option) - [The Time Paradox: Building Timezone-Safe Python/Django Applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1915-the-time-paradox-building-timezone-safe-python-django-applications) - [Building with IBM Bob](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100275-building-with-ibm-bob) - [Coffee with Developers - Robby Russell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/917-coffee-with-developers-robby-russell) ## Related Articles - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [93 Java Interview Questions You Should Prepare For](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/14-93-java-interview-questions-you-should-prepare-for)