Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer - Adabas

Ensono
United States
Remote

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with 10+ years of ADABAS/Natural experience comfortable with 24x7 on-call support and multi-database environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 10+ years of ADABAS/Natural experience and a track record in database optimization and performance tuning
    — “10+ years of professional experience in Software AG ADABAS/Natural and related products for administration and systems programming support.”
  • Individuals who thrive in high-pressure, multi-database environments and can manage competing priorities
    — “Experience in a large, 24x7 multi-database environments and the ability to manage competing priorities”
  • Candidates with expertise in defining FDT and DDMs and managing disaster recovery procedures
    — “Defining FDT and DDMs. ... successfully execute tasks associated with any given customer’s disaster recovery plans.”

Things to consider

  • 24x7 on-call support is expected, with no mention of flexibility in this requirement
    — “The individual will provide 24x7 on call support as part of a scheduled rotation with other team members.”
  • The role demands adherence to strict change management policies and documentation practices
    — “Maintain documentation for all the tasks completed on a regular basis and adhere the change management policy.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with ADABAS utilities like Delta Save Facility and SMA in your resume and interview responses.
    — “Use of ADABAS utilities such as Delta Save Facility, ADABAS Utilities Natural utilities, SMA, Program Migration tool, Review, etc.”
  • Emphasize your background in database design and performance tuning for ADABAS/Natural environments.
    — “Database design and experience with batch and online Software AG ADABAS/Natural.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to manage vendor relations and resolve database issues efficiently.
    — “Manage vendors relations and quickly resolve problems and questions.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful database upgrades
  • timely solutions of database problems
  • 24x7 on call support
Typical background
10+ years of professional experience in Software AG ADABAS/Natural and related products

Skills & requirements

Required

Mainframe Database AdministrationAdabas/natural AdministrationDatabase OptimizationDatabase Performance TuningDisaster Recovery ProceduresDatabase ReorganizationsDatabase MonitoringDatabase Utilities

Preferred

Adarun ParametersBuffer PoolsProtection LoggingCommand LoggingVendor Relations ManagementDatabase SecurityDatabase Management Policies

Stack & domain

Software AG AdabasNaturalDatabase AdministrationDatabase DesignPerformance TuningAdabas UtilitiesNatural UtilitiesSMAProgram Migration ToolReviewLog ArchiveChange Accumulation UtilitiesAdarun ParametersBuffer PoolsProtection LoggingCommand LoggingDisaster RecoveryProduct And Database SecurityMaintenanceUsage Of Software AG Adabas And Related Products And UtilitiesLarge, 24x7 Multi-database EnvironmentsDatabase MonitoringSpace MonitoringPerformance MonitoringMainframe DatabaseAdministration And Systems Programming Support

About the role

Original posting from Ensono

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.  

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, 24x7 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.  

Why Ensono? 

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.  

Pay transparency nondiscrimination statement/posting OFCCP’s pay transparency policy can be found on OFCCP’s website.  

If you need accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email USTalentAcquisition@ensono.com. 

Source: Ensono careers

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