Mainframe Replication Engineer

*NO C2C - W2 ONLY*
*LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY*

 Title: Mainframe Replication Engineer
Accepted Locations: Plano, TX; Jersey City, NJ; Charlotte, NC (hybrid – 3 days/week onsite)
Duration: 12-18 months with a possibility of extension and/or full-time conversion with the client
Pay Rate: Up to $63.38/hour

Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Mainframe Replication Engineer with hands-on experience delivering enterprise replication services for systems of record (SOR) hosted on Db2, IMS, and VSAM. The ideal candidate will have experience with replication technologies such as Q Replication (QREP), CDC/IIDR, DPROP, zDIH and CDA, along with a strong focus on automation, security, resiliency, and modernization. The role involves engineering and supporting reliable, low-latency data replication across complex mainframe and distributed environments, including replication configuration, monitoring, performance, data consistency, production issue resolution, and operational automation. Position Summary The candidate should have strong mainframe fundamentals and be willing to build expertise in Python, REST APIs, z/OS Connect, z/OSMF workflows, and USS scripting to develop secure, resilient, and efficient replication services that enable real-time and near-real-time data integration across IBM Z and distributed platforms.

Foundational Skills:
• Strong hands-on Mainframe z/OS DBA experience, including utilities, backup/recovery, performance tuning, SQL analysis, and production support.
• Good working knowledge of replication platforms including QREP, CDC, DPROP, zDIH and CDA.
• Solid mainframe fundamentals across JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, datasets, batch processing, and operational troubleshooting.
• Automation experience using Python, REXX, shell/USS scripting, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of REST APIs, Kafka, z/OS Connect, z/OSMF workflows, API integration, and mainframe security concepts.
• Strong problem-solving, cross-platform troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills in a global support environment.

Desired Skills:
• USS scripting knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, or similar platforms.
• Exposure to MF modernization, mainframe API enablement, platform automation, and integration with distributed/cloud-based systems.
• Experience with JavaScript, or other automation and development tools is a plus.
• Knowledge of BMC and IBM Db2 / IMS tools/utilities is preferred.
• Willingness to learn emerging mainframe modernization technologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

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