DB2 Replication Engineer / Administrator

IPolarity; Hanover Township (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

IPolarity is seeking a DB2 Replication Engineer to design, implement, and optimize data replication solutions across DB2 for z/OS and distributed platforms.

You will lead installation and configuration of IIDR/CDC, Q Replication, and related components, perform performance tuning, and provide L2/L3 production support. Strong UNIX, JCL/TSO, RACF and disaster recovery experience are required.

Qualifications

• DB2 for z/OS knowledge required.
• IIDR/CDC experience required.
• Q Replication familiarity preferred.
• ZDIH knowledge beneficial.
• UNIX administration and scripting required.
• RACF knowledge required.
• JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF experience required.
• Understanding replication architecture and CDC concepts essential.
• Experience with MIPS optimization initiatives desired.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, configure, and support DB2 replication solutions across DB2 z/OS and distributed environments.
• Implement and maintain IIDR/CDC and Q Replication for real‑time data synchronization.
• Configure and manage replication components including Capture, Apply, and Control processes.
• Troubleshoot replication failures, data inconsistencies, latency issues, and queue backlogs.
• Perform performance tuning to optimize throughput and minimize source impact.
• Support integration with DB2 LUW, MQ, ETL platforms, and distributed databases.
• Provide L2/L3 production support, root cause analysis, and disaster recovery testing.

Skills

DB2 for z/OS

IIDR / CDC

Q Replication

ZDIH

UNIX scripting

RACF

JCL / TSO ISPF

CDC concepts

Performance tuning

MIPS optimization

Job description

In addition to Phoenix, AZ, candidates may be considered for the following alternative locations: Plano, TX; Charlotte, NC; Richmond, VA; Jacksonville Beach, FL; Pennington, NJ; and Chicago, IL.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, install, configure, and support DB2 replication solutions across DB2 z/OS and distributed environments.
• Implement and maintain IBM CDC (IIDR) and Q Replication for real‑time and near‑real‑time data synchronization.
• Configure and manage replication components including Capture, Apply, and Control processes.
• Troubleshoot replication failures, data inconsistencies, latency issues, queue backlogs, and connectivity problems.
• Perform performance tuning to optimize replication throughput, reduce latency, and minimize source system impact.
• Support integration with DB2 LUW, MQ, ETL platforms, and distributed databases.
• Provide L2/L3 production support, root cause analysis, and disaster recovery testing.

Required Skills

• DB2 for z/OS
• IBM InfoSphere Data Replication (IIDR) / CDC
• Q Replication (preferred)
• ZDIH
• UNIX administration and scripting
• RACF
• JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF
• Replication architecture, CDC concepts, and performance tuning
• Experience with MIPS optimization/reduction initiatives

Preferred Skills

• MQ / Messaging Systems
• REXX, Python, Shell Scripting
• Monitoring tools (OMEGAMON, MainView, etc.)
• ETL/Data Warehousing
• Cloud/Hybrid Data Architectures
• Data Migration & Modernization Programs
• Real‑Time Data Streaming Solutions

Suggested Job Titles

• DB2 Replication Engineer
• DB2 Replication Administrator
• Q Replication Engineer
• IBM CDC Administrator
• IIDR Specialist
• Mainframe Data Replication Engineer