DBReplication Engineer​/Mainframe DBReplication Engineer

Mainframe DB2 Replication Engineer

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.

This role requires employees to live in or around the Phoenix, AZ area. You will be responsible to be onsite three days a week. We will consider candidates who are willing to relocate to the area.

• Design, install, configure, and maintain DB2 replication solutions across mainframe and distributed platforms
• Build and manage source-to-target replication pipelines
• Configure replication components: capture processes, apply processes, control servers
• Implement unidirectional and bidirectional replication setups, real-time and near-real-time data synchronization solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve data inconsistencies, replication failures, queue backlogs, network interruptions
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Provide L2/L3 support for production incidents
• Tune replication processes to reduce latency, optimize resource utilization, minimize impact on source systems
• Optimize data capture efficiency, apply performance, network usage
• Support integration across DB2 z/OS and DB2 LUW systems, distributed databases, message queues, and ETL platforms
• Work closely with DBAs, application teams, data engineering and BI teams

• Experience with DB2 for z/OS, ZDIH, MIPS reduction/optimization projects, UNIX system service including installing patch on UNIX, UNIX scripting, RACF
• Hands-on experience with replication technologies: IBM Info Sphere Data Replication (IIDR) / CDC, Q Replication (preferred)
• Knowledge of replication architecture and data flow design, Change Data Capture (CDC) concepts
• Strong troubleshooting skills in data consistency issues, performance and replication latency
• Experience with JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, mainframe batch and online environments

• Familiarity with MQ/messaging systems, ETL and data warehousing platforms
• Experience with monitoring tools, automation (REXX, Python, scripting)
• Exposure to cloud or hybrid data architectures
• Experience in large-scale data migration or modernization programs, real-time data streaming architectures