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Role: Senior Natural/ADABAS Developer Location: Austin, TX Duration: 12 Months Summary: Development of new batch or online programs and modifications of existing programs including developing and ...

mainframe Developer

Jackson, MS · On-site

$42.25 - $54.50/hr

Mainframe Developer/ADABAS location: Jackson, MS (Onsite) Duration: 12 months Client : Ardent Technologies Inc / Dept of health MS Required Skills/Experience 15+ years of Software AG (SAG) Adabas ...

Collaborate with other ADABAS administrators to support MACWIS and other applications. * Analyze user requirements and design information systems. * Test, implement, and perform quality assurance of ...

ADABAS, DB2 or IMS; performance of evaluations for the purposes of selecting new or fine-tuning existing DBMS software; consultation with project development teams to provide recommendations on ...

Mainframe Systems Programmer

Downey, CA

$56.75 - $72.25/hr

Strong experience with IMS DB/DC CICS ADABAS NATURAL N2O TRIM NATSECURITY. The following technology skill sets are required to perform in this classification. IBM: Z/OS, IMS, DB2, ADABAS, SMP/E, JCL ...

Title: ADABAS Developer Location: Atlanta, GA Duration: 12 Months Top 3 Skills Needed: 1) Solid Experience with many different types of NATURAL objects such as Programs, Subprograms, Subroutines ...

DBA # 26-11938

Downey, CA

$51.75 - $64.50/hr

ADABAS, DB2 or IMS Performance of evaluations for the purposes of selecting new or fine-tuning existing DBMS software; consultation with project development teams to provide recommendations on ...

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As of Jun 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for adabas in the United States is $57.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54.09 and $62.98 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as an Adabas Database Administrator, you need strong experience in database management, performance tuning, and troubleshooting, typically supported by formal IT education or equivalent work experience. Familiarity with Adabas database systems, related tools (such as Natural programming language), and certifications like Software AG Adabas Administrator are commonly required. Analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and effective communication are valuable soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure the reliability, optimization, and seamless integration of data systems that support crucial business operations.

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An Adabas job typically involves working with Software AG's Adabas database, a high-performance, NoSQL database system used for managing large-scale data processing. Professionals in this role often handle database administration, performance tuning, data modeling, and integration with applications running on mainframe or distributed environments. They may also be responsible for ensuring data integrity, optimizing queries, and troubleshooting database-related issues. Adabas professionals commonly work in industries like banking, government, and telecommunications where legacy systems still rely on this database technology.

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A typical day for an Adabas Database Administrator involves monitoring database performance, performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and applying patches or upgrades as necessary. Administrators often collaborate with application developers and IT teams to ensure data integrity and efficient query processing. Responsibilities may also include planning for data backups, supporting disaster recovery initiatives, and optimizing database configurations. The role is both proactive and reactive, requiring the ability to manage critical incidents quickly while also planning for future system needs.

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Mainframe Systems Programmer/DBA

$56.75 - $72.25/hr

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Posted 25 days ago


Job description

ADABAS/IMS/CICS Systems programmer/DBA

California

12 months

Hybrid

Skills Required:

The Mainframe Systems Programmer/DBA for Legacy Systems manages different types of databases, such as hierarchical (IMS), relational (DB2), and file-based (ADABAS), and is responsible for planning and upgrading the database environments on a County-established basis; verifying the health of all the databases; database administration technical consulting for application and operations teams for the purpose of project planning/development; maintenance on production database systems; performance of technical reviews for existing systems that utilize one of the following database management systems (DBMS): ADABAS, DB2 or IMS; performance of evaluations for the purposes of selecting new or fine-tuning existing DBMS software; consultation with project development teams to provide recommendations on database design; development of logical and physical database designs; creation of overviews of logical database designs; creation of physical databases; database capacity planning; development and use of backup and recovery procedures for databases; database performance monitoring; database space monitoring; database reorganizations; database replication; database compression and database partitioning. The following technology skill sets are required to perform in this classification. IBM: Z/OS, IMS, DB2, ADABAS, SMP/E, JCL, IMS DB/DC, CICS, ACF2, ASSEMBLER/COBOL/REXX, IBM FILE MANAGER, DELTA/IMS, NATURAL/ SUPERNAT, ENTIREX, CA SPOOL, IMS & DB2 BMC Tools, N20/TRIM.

This classification must have a minimum of seven (7) years of experience as a Systems Programming/ DBA, with at least three (3) years of that experience in a lead role.

This classification requires the possession of a bachelor's degree in an IT-related or engineering field.

Experience Preferred:

5 Years of experience in the last 8 years with ADABAS/NATURAL systems programming. 5 Years of experience in the last 8 years with IMS systems programming. 5 Years of experience in the last 8 years with CICS systems programming. 5 Years of experience in the last 8 years with IMS and ADABAS database administration.

Additional Information:

This is a System programmer role. Do not submit Mainframe application programmer profiles.

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