Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer - Adabas

Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer - AdabasRemote - United StatesJR014361

Position Summary

The successful candidate will perform mainframe database Software upgrades coupled with administration and tuning to support our customers' Software AG ADABAS environments. The individual will need to work with vendor personnel to achieve timely solutions of database problems. The individual will be responsible for day-to-day database maintenance such as database definition changes, backups and restores, monitoring space growth, database reorganizations, creating and maintaining disaster recovery procedures and overall support of customer needs and requests. The successful candidate will be called upon to perform a variety of tasks including database optimization, database performance reviews and tuning, and new client onboarding. The individual will provide 24×7 on call support as part of a scheduled rotation with other team members. The individual will maintain documentation for all the tasks completed on a regular basis and adhere the change management policy.

What the Ideal Candidate Brings to this Role

Required Qualifications help to assure new Associates are set up for success in their role with Ensono. To be considered for this career opportunity, it is important that you meet all Required Qualifications. Candidates that may meet some, but not all, Other Qualifications are still encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications

• 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 the following:

• Best practices of Software management, maintenance, and documentation

• Configure and manage Software AG ADABAS and related products such as Natural

• SME in the topics of:

• ADABAS database administration, NATURAL Security, Fast Path

• Database Design

• Defining FDT and DDMs.

• Performance tuning

• Use of ADABAS utilities such as Delta Save Facility, ADABAS Utilities Natural utilities, SMA, Program Migration tool, Review, etc

• Knowledge of log archive and change accumulation utilities

• Knowledge of ADARUN Parameters and Buffer pools.

• Knowledge of Protection logging and Command Logging.

• Establishing policies and procedures pertaining to database management, disaster recovery, product and database security, maintenance, and utilization

• Reviewing new versions of Software AG ADABAS and related products for functionality, advising how they benefit the client

• Manage vendors relations and quickly resolve problems and questions

• Applying Licenses for SAG products and applying ZAPs and Service packs for Software AG products

• Cooperation with the Disaster Recovery Services, successfully execute tasks associated with any given customer's disaster recovery plans.

• Support planned (disaster recovery) and unplanned (emergency) database recovery activities

• Troubleshooting and solving production database issues

• Identification and resolution of performance issues

• Database administration including administering and customizing ADABAS/Natural

• Database design and experience with batch and online Software AG ADABAS/Natural

• Database monitoring including space monitoring and performance monitoring

• Maintenance and usage of Software AG ADABAS and related products and utilities

• Experience in a large, 24×7 multi-database environments and the ability to manage competing priorities

Other Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentations)

• Ability to work as part of a team and assist teammates when needed

• Demonstrated ability to respond quickly and effectively to support requests from multiple clients

• Follow ITSM change control procedures

• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

• Demonstrated ability to respond quickly and effectively to support requests from multiple clients

• Must be able to multi-task and work under short deadlines and in high pressure situations.

• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.

WhyEnsono ( ?

Ensono is a place to make better happen - for our clients and for your career. You can do great things through innovation or collaboration, by learning or volunteering, or to promote diversity and inclusion. You can do great things for your own health or for a healthier planet. Whatever it means to you to do great things we want Ensono to be the place you can do it.

We are a client-facing business, but we do encourage clients to allow us to work remotely most of the time so if you are not required to be on a client site, you can choose to work from home or in our Ensono offices.

Some of our benefits include:

• Unlimited Paid Days Off

• Three health plan options

• 401k with company match

• Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and 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

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $84,000 to $148,000 annually based on a full-time schedule. Please note that placement in the range may vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to skills, experience, internal equity, and business needs. In addition to base salary, other compensation programs, depending on eligibility, include an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance and an equity grant under our Associate Equity Appreciation Program.

Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

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