DB2 Replication Engineer

We are seeking an experienced DB2 Replication Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise 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 business applications.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with DB2 for z/OS, CDC technologies, Q Replication, IBM InfoSphere Data Replication (IIDR), and mainframe-to-distributed data integration. This is a long-term hybrid opportunity requiring onsite presence three days per week in Phoenix, AZ.

Key ResponsibilitiesReplication Design & Implementation

• Design, implement, configure, and maintain DB2 replication solutions across mainframe and distributed platforms
• Build and support source-to-target replication pipelines for critical business data
• Configure and administer replication components, including:
• Capture Processes
• Apply Processes
• Control Servers
• Implement and support:
• Unidirectional replication
• Bidirectional replication
• Real-time and near-real-time data synchronization solutions
• Ensure high availability, data integrity, and consistent replication performance

Troubleshooting & Production Support

• Diagnose and resolve:
• Replication failures
• Data consistency issues
• Queue backlogs
• Network-related replication interruptions
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Provide L2/L3 support for production incidents and critical data replication environments
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and database teams to resolve complex issues

Performance Optimization

• Tune replication environments to:
• Reduce latency
• Improve throughput
• Optimize resource utilization
• Minimize impact on source systems
• Optimize:
• Data capture efficiency
• Apply process performance
• Network utilization
• Support MIPS reduction and optimization initiatives

Integration & Data Architecture

• Support integration between:
• DB2 for z/OS
• DB2 LUW
• Distributed databases
• Messaging platforms
• ETL and data integration solutions
• Partner with:
• Database Administrators
• Application Development Teams
• Data Engineering Teams
• Business Intelligence Teams
• Support enterprise modernization and data integration initiatives

Do you have experience in Unix support?, * Strong experience with DB2 for z/OS environments

• Hands-on experience with:
• IBM InfoSphere Data Replication (IIDR)
• Change Data Capture (CDC)
• Q Replication (preferred)
• Experience supporting:
• ZDIH environments
• MIPS reduction and optimization projects
• Experience with:
• UNIX administration
• UNIX patching and maintenance
• UNIX shell scripting
• RACF
• Strong understanding of:
• Replication architecture
• Data flow design
• Change Data Capture concepts
• Proven troubleshooting experience with:
• Data consistency issues
• Replication latency
• Performance bottlenecks
• Experience with:
• JCL
• TSO/ISPF
• SDSF
• Experience supporting mainframe batch and online production environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MQ and messaging technologies
• Familiarity with ETL and data warehousing platforms
• Experience with enterprise monitoring and performance tools
• Automation and scripting experience using:
• REXX
• Python
• Shell scripting
• Exposure to cloud and hybrid data architectures
• Experience supporting:
• Large-scale data migrations
• Data modernization initiatives
• Real-time data streaming architectures

3.13.1 out of 5 stars Chandler, AZ 85224 Hybrid work $45.87 - $55.24 an hour - Contract, * Long-term 12+ month contract opportunity

• Hybrid schedule with a strong work-life balance
• Competitive, negotiable compensation
• Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale DB2 replication and modernization initiatives
• Exposure to high-availability, real-time data integration environments
• Collaborative team supporting mission-critical systems and data platforms

If you have expertise in DB2 replication, CDC technologies, Q Replication, IIDR, and enterprise data integration, we’d like to hear from you.

Pay: $45.87 - $55.24 per hour