Principal Consultant-DBA (Adabas & Natural)

Software; Great Falls Crossing (VA); Remote; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an experienced ADABAS DBA to join their team. The candidate will provide ADABAS systems support, develop solutions, and manage database procedures while ensuring data integrity and business continuity. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in SAG products and extensive technical knowledge.

Benefits

Company paid Holidays

401(k) Plan with employer match

Work from anywhere for up to 10 days per year

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years technical experience in IT.
• Extensive hands-on experience with SAG products.
• Proficiency in mainframe and Open Systems technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support and install ADABAS systems.
• Develop innovative solutions using Adabas and Natural.
• Conduct disaster recovery planning.

Skills

Linux administration

Database Management

Automation Scripting

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

University Degree (B.S.)

Tools

Adabas

Natural

SQL Gateway

Job description

Application Deadline:

06.30.2025

Software AG helps companies to manage and optimize their operations, infrastructure and technology with products that simplify complexity, increase transparency and prepare organizations for change.

Trusted by the world’s best brands for more than 50 years, Software AG’s AI-enabled process intelligence, application development, high-performance database, and strategic portfolio management solutions are used by banks, retailers, manufacturers, governments and more.

Software AG’sAdabasdatabase & Natural development platform are used by the world’s leading organizations to build and deploy high-performance, mission-critical applications for IBM Z, Linux and cloud. Governments and businesses (in finance, manufacturing, retail and more) tailor these applications to give their organization a distinct competitive advantage and optimize them to meet the most demanding operational service level agreements. With a pledge to innovateAdabas& Natural to 2050 and beyond, we ensure our customer’s mission-criticalAdabas& Natural applications are Future ready. Now.

Be you, join us.

We are currently seeking an ADABAS DBA to join our team.

Essential functions:

• ADABAS Systems Support, Utilities and Installation

• Entire Net-work installation and support

• ADABAS Review installation and support

• Natural Programming a plus

• ISPF, MVS Utilities, CLISTS, JCL and CICS knowledge

• Use Adabas, Natural, EntireX and Adabas SQL Gateway to develop innovative solutions to customer business needs across mainframe and Open Systems platforms.

• Develop appropriate systems documentation as required by client/project needs.

• Establish database replication using z/OS /MVS Event Replicator and/or Adabas SQL Gateway.

• Conduct disaster recovery planning to promote business continuity and data integrity.

• Establish and maintain Adabas database procedures and standards.

• Assisting in database design

• Educating users

Minimum Requirements

• Requires a strong technical background in all mainframe and/or Open Systems technologies with extensive hands-on experience.

• Have a high level of knowledge of all SAG products, and an ability to work with them in a highly customized environment.

SAG products of particular importance:

• Adabas

• Natural (& subproducts: Natural Security, NaturalONE, Nat DB2)

• Predict

• Adabas Review

• Entire Net-work

• Adabas SQL Gateway (CONNX)

• Require ability to install/upgrade the products, code/revise customizations using a variety of technologies (including Natural), and debug complex system problems (including dump reading and performance and tuning).

• 5 Years technical experience

• University Degree (B.S.) a plus

REHOSTING

Experience with Mainframes:

• Proficiency in mainframe environments, particularly with Software AG products such as Adabas, Natural, or any related products.

Linux Expertise:

• Strong command of Linux operating systems, including experience with system administration, configuration, and troubleshooting.

Cloud Expertise:

• General Knowledge of Azure, AWS, and Google cloud is preferred

Migration and Rehosting Knowledge:

• Proven experience in migrating applications and databases from mainframe to Linux environments, including understanding of common challenges and solutions.

Scripting and Automation:

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl to automate tasks and processes during migration.

Database Management:

• Experience with managing database structures, configurations, and optimizations on Linux, particularly with Adabas or DB2.

Integration and Middleware Skills:

• Understanding of how to integrate applications and data flows between mainframes and open systems, utilizing tools or middleware where necessary.

Understanding of Networking:

• Familiarity with networking concepts and configuration in both mainframe and Linux environments to ensure seamless data communication post-migration.

Performance Analysis and Tuning:

• Ability to assess current performance metrics and optimize applications and databases for their new Linux environment.

Soft Skills

• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills- Strong analytical skills to identify potential issues during migration and develop effective solutions.

• Communication and Collaboration- Excellent communication skills to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Attention to Detail- Precision in documenting processes and changes to ensure accuracy and avoid disruptions.

• Adaptability and Learning Capability- Willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies related to rehosting and systems management.

Qualifications

• Certifications- Relevant certifications in Linux administration, database management, or mainframe technologies can be advantageous.

• Experience-A minimum of 5 years of experience in IT, focusing on systems migration, application development, or infrastructure management.

What’s in it for you?

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is $130,000 - $145,000.

This position is also eligible for a 20% discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents and award agreements.

Benefits

• Company paid Holidays, Sick Leave, and Vacation time.

• Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

• Community Service Day.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Life Insurance and Pet Insurance.

• 401(k) Plan with up to 5% employer match.

• Wellness Program.

• Work anywhere in your country or abroad for up to 10 days per year.

• Set yourself up for success in your new role by upgrading your home office space using your one-time hybrid work payment.

• Lean on the Employee Assistance Program for support during some of life’s most common but difficult challenges.

At Software AG we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and fairness where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, compensate, develop, promote, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

To all recruitment agencies: Software AG does not entertain unsolicited CVs without prior approval from Software AG's Talent Acquisition Team. Kindly refrain from sending CVs to our job’s alias, Software AG employees, or any other organizational location without explicit consent. Software AG assumes no responsibility for any fees associated with unsolicited CVs.

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