What are the responsibilities and job description for the Title Mainframe DB2 Replication Engineer position at Kyndryl?
The Role:
We are seeking an experienced Mainframe DB2 Replication Engineer to design, implement, and support data replication solutions across IBM z/OS and distributed environments. This role is responsible for ensuring reliable, real-time data synchronization, high availability, and data consistency for mission-critical banking applications.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Replication Design & Implementation
Design, install, configure, and maintain DB2 replication solutions across mainframe and distributed platforms
Build and manage source-to-target replication pipelines
Configure replication components:
Capture processes
Apply processes
Control servers
Implement:
Unidirectional and bidirectional replication setups
Real-time and near-real-time data synchronization solutions
Troubleshooting & Support
Troubleshoot and resolve:
Data inconsistencies
Replication failures
Queue backlogs
Network interruptions
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
Provide L2/L3 support for production incidents
Performance Optimization
Tune replication processes to:
Reduce latency
Optimize resource utilization
Minimize impact on source systems
Optimize:
Data capture efficiency
Apply performance
Network usage
Integration & Data Architecture
Support integration across:
DB2 z/OS and DB2 LUW systems
Distributed databases, message queues, and ETL platforms
Work closely with:
DBAs
Application teams
Data engineering and BI teams
Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Experience with:
DB2 for z/OS
ZDIH
MIPS reduction / optimization projects
UNIX system service including installing patch on UNIX
UNIX scripting
RACF
Hands-on experience with replication technologies:
IBM InfoSphere Data Replication (IIDR) / CDC
Q Replication (preferred)
Knowledge of:
Replication architecture and data flow design
Change Data Capture (CDC) concepts
Strong troubleshooting skills in:
Data consistency issues
Performance and replication latency
Experience with:
JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF
Mainframe batch and online environments
Preferred Experience:
Familiarity with:
MQ / messaging systems
ETL and data warehousing platforms
Experience with:
Monitoring tools
Automation (REXX, Python, scripting)
Exposure to:
Cloud or hybrid data architectures
Experience in:
Large-scale data migration or modernization programs
Real-time data streaming architectures