Senior CA Datacom/DB Mainframe DBA (Remote)

Xpt Software Australia Pty; Darwin; Remote; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Xpt Software Australia Pty is seeking an experienced CA Datacom/DB Database Administrator (DBA) to support a complex enterprise mainframe environment. This role focuses on specialist guidance, troubleshooting and contingency support across a legacy Datacom/DB stack.

You will work remotely from Australia or New Zealand on a fixed-term engagement from November 2026 through July 2027, providing expert Datacom assessment, performance tuning and migration support as needed.

Qualifications

• CA Datacom/DB administration expertise required throughout Datacom architecture and internals.
• Experience with IBM z/OS mainframes is essential.
• In-depth knowledge of Datacom/DB troubleshooting, performance tuning and migrations.
• Familiarity with PL/I and its interaction with Datacom/DB is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist CA Datacom/DB database administration and support.
• Support and maintain Datacom databases operating on IBM z/OS mainframes.
• Provide expertise across Datacom architecture, internals and database structures.
• Assist with mainframe database migration activities.
• Troubleshoot complex database, application and performance issues.
• Provide performance analysis, tuning and optimisation.
• Support interactions between PL/I applications and Datacom/DB.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations when critical issues arise.
• Assist with the ongoing stability and resilience of a large-scale legacy environment.
• Step in quickly when specialist Datacom expertise is required.

Skills

CA Datacom/DB administration

CA Datacom/DB architecture

IBM z/OS mainframe environments

Mainframe database migrations

Datacom troubleshooting

PL/I interaction with Datacom/DB

Legacy environment support

Large enterprise / banking environment

Job description

Xpt Software Australia Pty is seeking an experienced CA Datacom/DB Database Administrator (DBA) to support a complex enterprise mainframe environment. This role focuses on specialist guidance, troubleshooting and contingency support across a legacy Datacom/DB stack.

You will work remotely from Australia or New Zealand on a fixed-term engagement from November 2026 through July 2027, providing expert Datacom assessment, performance tuning and migration support as needed.