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Technical Specialist (Mainframe Expert)

Raleigh, NC ยท On-site

$47.75 - $61.25/hr

Job Title - Technical Specialist (Mainframe Expert) Location - Raleigh, NC Duration - 12+ Months ... Strong understanding of SQL performance tuning and optimisation * Experience working with DB2 tools ...

Database Specialist Job Category: Information Technology Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance ... performance tuning. Experience troubleshooting database issues and supporting production ...

$95K - $135K/yr

NET Developer - SQL Server Specialist This is an in-person position in Denver, CO. Please only ... Perform advanced SQL performance tuning: query plan analysis, index optimization, statistics ...

$219K - $301K/yr

FEQ327R387 As a Specialist Solutions Architect (SSA) - Data Warehousing, you will guide customers ... performance tuning, data modeling, winning evaluations, architecture design, and production ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for performance tuning specialist in the United States is $68,249.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,000.00 and $83,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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DB2 Replication Engineer / Administrator

Whippany, NJ โ€ข On-site

IPolarity LLC
Recruiting and Staffing Servicesย โ€ขย 1 - 10 employees

$65/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago


Job description

In addition to Phoenix, AZ, candidates may be considered for the following alternative locations: Plano, TX; Charlotte, NC; Richmond, VA; Jacksonville Beach, FL; Pennington, NJ; and Chicago, IL.
Key Responsibilities

  • Design, install, configure, and support DB2 replication solutions across DB2 z/OS and distributed environments.
  • Implement and maintain IBM CDC (IIDR) and Q Replication for real-time and near-real-time data synchronization.
  • Configure and manage replication components including Capture, Apply, and Control processes.
  • Troubleshoot replication failures, data inconsistencies, latency issues, queue backlogs, and connectivity problems.
  • Perform performance tuning to optimize replication throughput, reduce latency, and minimize source system impact.
  • Support integration with DB2 LUW, MQ, ETL platforms, and distributed databases.
  • Provide L2/L3 production support, root cause analysis, and disaster recovery testing.
Required Skills

  • DB2 for z/OS
  • IBM InfoSphere Data Replication (IIDR) / CDC
  • Q Replication (preferred)
  • ZDIH
  • UNIX administration and scripting
  • RACF
  • JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF
  • Replication architecture, CDC concepts, and performance tuning
  • Experience with MIPS optimization/reduction initiatives
Preferred Skills

  • MQ / Messaging Systems
  • REXX, Python, Shell Scripting
  • Monitoring tools (OMEGAMON, MainView, etc.)
  • ETL/Data Warehousing
  • Cloud/Hybrid Data Architectures
  • Data Migration & Modernization Programs
  • Real-Time Data Streaming Solutions
Suggested Job Titles

  • DB2 Replication Engineer
  • DB2 Replication Administrator
  • Q Replication Engineer
  • IBM CDC Administrator
  • IIDR Specialist
  • Mainframe Data Replication Engineer