Key skills
SQL
About this role
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and maintain ADABAS database systems on mainframe platforms (z/OS).
- Monitor database performance and implement tuning strategies for efficiency.
- Perform database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.
- Manage ADABAS utilities such as ADAREP, ADADBS, ADACMP, ADAULD, and ADARUN.
- Handle database upgrades, patches, and version migrations.
- Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with organizational policies.
- Troubleshoot database issues and provide root cause analysis.
- Work closely with application developers, system programmers, and operations teams.
- Manage database space allocation, capacity planning, and growth forecasting.
- Implement and maintain database security (user access, roles, permissions).
- Support batch and online processing environments.
- Maintain documentation for database configurations and procedures.
Required Skills:
- Strong experience with ADABAS database administration.
- Knowledge of mainframe environments (z/OS, JCL, TSO/ISPF).
- Familiarity with Natural/Adabas applications.
- Experience with ADABAS utilities and tools.
- Understanding of database backup and recovery strategies.
- Performance tuning and monitoring expertise.
- Knowledge of SMF, SYSLOG, and dump analysis.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Entire System Server, Adabas SQL Gateway.
- Exposure to integration with modern systems or APIs.
- Knowledge of other mainframe tools and middleware.
- Certification in ADABAS or mainframe technologies (if available).