Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer - Adabas

Role overview

A senior-level opening for a mainframe database specialist focused on Software AG ADABAS and Natural environments. The role blends systems programming with hands-on database administration, supporting customer environments through upgrades, tuning, and continuous improvement. It is a client-facing technical position that includes participation in a scheduled 24x7 on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

- Plan and execute ADABAS database upgrades, applying service packs, ZAPs, and product licenses in coordination with vendor personnel. - Perform day-to-day database administration including definition changes, backups and restores, space monitoring, and reorganizations. - Conduct performance reviews, tuning, and optimization, identifying and resolving production issues across batch and online environments. - Build and maintain disaster recovery procedures, supporting both planned drills and unplanned recovery events. - Onboard new clients by analyzing environment requirements and aligning ADABAS/Natural configurations to best practices. - Author and maintain documentation for ongoing work, follow ITSM change control, and advise customers on how new product versions benefit their operations.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. - 10+ years of professional experience administering and supporting Software AG ADABAS/Natural and related products. - Deep familiarity with ADABAS utilities, ADARUN parameters, buffer pools, protection and command logging, log archive, and change accumulation tools. - Hands-on experience with Natural Security, Fast Path, FDT and DDM definition, and database design. - Demonstrated success operating in large-scale 24x7 multi-database environments with competing priorities. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage vendor relationships and respond to multiple clients under tight deadlines.

Benefits and work setup

- Remote-first delivery model for client work that does not require on-site presence, with flexibility to work from home or office locations. - Compensation includes base salary plus an annual performance-based bonus and eligibility for an equity-style appreciation grant; published pay range is approximately $84,000 to $148,000 annually, with placement depending on skills, experience, and business need. - Benefits package features unlimited paid time off, three health plan options, 401(k) with company match, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, flexible spending accounts, family-forming benefits, paid parental leave, education reimbursement and student loan assistance programs, sabbatical leave, and a wellness program. - Flexible scheduling and a culture that supports innovation, collaboration, learning, volunteering, and inclusion.