Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer - ADABAS

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 24x7 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.

Position reports to Senior Manager - Mainframe Database.

Required Qualifications

help to assure new Associates are set up for success in their role with Ensono.

. Candidates that may meet some, but not all, Other

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.

Qualifications

are still encouraged to apply.

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.