Senior ADABAS Mainframe Systems Programmer

1 month, 3 weeks ago
Full-time
Senior
DevOps and Infrastructure
Ensono

Ensono

Ensono provides comprehensive hybrid IT solutions and governance, enabling businesses to navigate complexity and modernize their technology infrastructure, from cloud services to mainframe systems, tailored to each client's unique journey.

IT Services
1K-5K
Founded 1969

Description

  • Perform Software AG ADABAS/Natural software installations, upgrades, patches (ZAPs/service packs) and related product maintenance (TRIM, EntireX).
  • Administer and customize ADABAS/Natural databases including database definition changes, backups/restores, reorganizations, and space and performance monitoring.
  • Perform database optimization, performance reviews and tuning, including identification and resolution of production performance issues.
  • Develop, maintain and execute disaster recovery procedures and support planned and unplanned (emergency) database recovery activities, including DR site bring-up.
  • Work with vendor personnel and manage vendor relations to resolve database problems and review new product versions for client benefit.
  • Provide 24x7 on-call support as part of a scheduled rotation and respond quickly to support requests from multiple clients.
  • Establish and follow policies and procedures for database management, product/database security, maintenance, and ITSM change control.
  • Onboard new clients and support multi-database, large 24x7 environments while managing competing priorities and short deadlines.
  • Maintain documentation for all tasks, adhere to change management policy, and cooperate with Disaster Recovery Services on assigned tasks.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
  • 10+ years of professional experience with Software AG ADABAS/Natural and related products for administration and systems programming support.
  • Deep expertise in ADABAS database administration, NATURAL security, and Fast Path.
  • Experience with database design and defining FDTs and DDMs for ADABAS/Natural (batch and online).
  • Experience with ADABAS utilities and Natural utilities (Delta Save Facility, ADABAS Utilities, SMA, Program Migration tool, Review) and knowledge of log archive/change accumulation utilities.
  • Knowledge of ADARUN parameters, buffer pools, Protection logging and Command Logging.
  • Experience applying license keys and managing SAG product licenses at primary and DR sites, and applying ZAPs/service packs.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve production database issues, perform performance tuning, and support DR plans.
  • Experience in large 24x7 multi-database environments and ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
  • Strong communication skills, ability to work both independently and as part of a team, follow ITSM change control, and respond quickly to multiple client requests.

Benefits

  • Estimated salary range $80,000 to $148,000 annually, plus eligibility for annual bonus and Associate Equity Appreciation Program equity grants.
  • Unlimited paid days off and flexible work schedule with remote-first options when not required on client site.
  • Three health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield; eligibility for dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Paid maternity leave, paternity leave, and sabbatical leave.
  • Education reimbursement, student loan assistance or 529 college funding, and enhanced fertility coverage.
  • Wellness program and, depending on location, access to fitness centers.
  • Support for accommodations during application/interview process and equal opportunity employer policies.

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