Datacom Database Specialist

Younity; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Younity in Wellington, New Zealand, is seeking an experienced Datacom Database Specialist to support a strategic legacy modernisation programme. This contract role (6 months) focuses on migrating a Mantec application from Broadcom Datacom to VSAM, ensuring data integrity and delivery success.

Flexible office/home arrangement. You will analyse existing Datacom structures, reverse engineer dependencies, and collaborate with architects, developers, and testers to design migration strategies and

Qualifications

• Experience with Broadcom Datacom (Datacom/DB).
• Knowledge of z/OS, VSAM, JCL and batch processing.
• Proven ability to migrate databases and modernise legacy systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and document existing Datacom database structures, schemas, relationships, and access patterns.
• Reverse engineer database designs and dependencies within the Mantec environment.
• Identify Datacom interactions across PL/1 programs, batch processes, utilities, and interfaces.
• Support the design and implementation of Datacom-to-VSAM migration strategies.

Skills

Broadcom Datacom (Datacom/DB)

z/OS, VSAM, JCL, batch processing

Database migration

Documentation

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

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Our client is seeking an experienced Datacom Database Specialist to join a strategic legacy modernisation programme. This is a 6 month contract role that will play a key part in supporting the migration of a critical Mantec application from Broadcom Datacom (Datacom/DB) to VSAM, ensuring data integrity, business continuity, and successful delivery outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse and document existing Datacom database structures, schemas, relationships, and access patterns.


• Reverse engineer database designs and application dependencies within the Mantec environment.


• Identify Datacom interactions across PL/1 programs, batch processes, utilities, and interfaces.


• Support the design and implementation of Datacom-to-VSAM migration strategies.


• Produce technical documentation, data mappings, and migration artefacts.


• Provide data analysis, troubleshooting, and technical guidance to development and testing teams.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong hands-on experience with Broadcom Datacom (Datacom/DB).


• Strong understanding of mainframe environments including z/OS, VSAM, JCL, and batch processing.


• Proven experience in database migration, reverse engineering, or legacy modernisation projects.


• Excellent analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work effectively with architects, developers, testers, and business stakeholders.

Location

Based inWellington, New Zealand, with flexibility around office and working from home. You must have the right to work in New Zealand.