Mainframe Systems Programmer (Adabas/Natural SME)
Computer Task Group, Inc · United States ·
COMPENSATION
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- Adabas/Natural SME
- IBM z/OS Mainframe
- Fully remote (EU)
- Senior Level
- English required
We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert to lead the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Software AG Adabas and Natural products within an IBM z/OS environment. You will manage database operations, system security, and replication services while providing technical guidance on architecture and optimization.
What you'll do
- Lead installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of Adabas and Natural on z/OS
- Administer Adabas databases including storage, backup, recovery, and tuning
- Configure Natural environments, security settings, and deployment utilities
- Manage product upgrades, patches, and fixes using SMP/E and mainframe tools
- Support Adabas Event Replicator, subscriptions, and data synchronization
- Integrate systems with Com-plete, Entire Net-Work, Predict, and other tools
- Troubleshoot complex system, database, and performance issues independently
- Monitor resources, logs, and queues to ensure high availability
- Apply security practices like APF authorization and RACF integration
- Provide technical leadership and expertise for system architecture
What you'll need
- Expert-level knowledge of Adabas and Natural administration on z/OS
- Strong grasp of JCL, SMP/E, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, and PARMLIB config
- Proficiency with Adabas utilities like ADARUN, ADAFRM, and ADALOD
- Advanced skills in Natural configuration, NATPARM, and security
- Experience with Adabas SVC installation and cross-memory services
- Familiarity with Software AG Event Replicator and Entire Net-Work
- Proficient with IBM utilities such as IDCAMS and IEBCOPY
- Proven ability to perform complex installations and production support
- Bachelor's degree in CS or IT preferred, or equivalent experience
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
Nice to have
- Experience with IBM MQ for enterprise messaging integrations
- Relevant Software AG, Adabas, or Natural certifications
- IBM mainframe training credentials
Stack
- Adabas
- Natural
- IBM z/OS
- JCL
- SMP/E
- TSO/ISPF
- SDSF
- ADARUN
- ADAFRM
- ADALOD
- ADADBS
- ADABCK
- ADAVAL
- NATPARM
- Natural Security
- FNAT/FUSER
- SYSBPM
- SYSMAIN
- INPL
- SYSTRANS
- Software AG Event Replicator
- Entire Net-Work
- Com-plete
- Predict
- Adabas Review
- Entire System Server
- Natural ISPF
- IDCAMS
- IEBCOPY
- AMASPZAP
- IBM MQ
- RACF
- ACF2
- Top Secret