IBM Infosphere Data Replication (IIDR) Senior Engineer

Genesis10 is currently seeking an IBM Infosphere Data Replication (IIDR) Senior Engineer for a 12+ month contract position with a Global Financial Institution located in Plano, TX.

This role is responsible for developing and delivering on complex software requirements to accomplish business goals. The ideal candidate will understand the complete end-to-end architecture involving IBM IIDR, DB2 on Z/OS & UDB, Kafka, Oracle, CockroachDB, and SingleStore, operating as a technical lead for IBM IIDR work.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage real-time data replication solutions using IBM InfoSphere Data Replication (IIDR / CDC / Q Replication)
• Lead end-to-end project execution from requirements gathering, solution design, deployment, testing, and production support
• Configure and optimize CDC replication for multiple heterogeneous data sources and targets, including IMS DB, DB2, CockroachDB, Oracle, Kafka, and IBM MQ
• Architect reliable and scalable data replication frameworks to support enterprise data movement, migrations, and modernization initiatives
• Ensure high availability, low latency, and data consistency across all replication flows
• Develop automation scripts and tools to streamline monitoring, deployments, and performance tuning
• Troubleshoot replication issues proactively and provide root cause analysis for complex production problems
• Establish and enforce replication best practices, governance models, and enterprise data standards
• Implement enterprise level monitoring and alerting for replication health, latency, and performance metrics
• Collaborate closely with onshore and offshore teams, architects, DBAs, and platform engineers
• Drive the technical roadmap for data replication, modernization, and integration improvements
• Support cloud or hybrid migrations by designing replicable and fault tolerant data flows
• Document system designs, replication architecture, configurations, and operational procedures
• Conduct knowledge sharing and mentor junior team members on IIDR and replication best practices
• Ensure security, compliance, and data integrity in all replication pipelines

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in IBM IIDR CDC (Change Data Capture) focusing on real-time database replication, configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting
• Deep knowledge of IBM Infosphere Data Replication (IIDR) CDC for z/OS (mainframe) and IIDR CDC on Mid-Range (Red Hat Linux)
• Strong proficiency in z/OS and Unix: JCL, DB2 for Z/OS, mainframe security concepts, and Unix Shell Scripting
• Well versed in IIDR to Kafka streaming architecture
• Ability to tune CDC log readers, log buffers, throughput optimization, and subscription parallelism
• Skilled in analyzing IIDR diagnostic logs, z/OS system logs, and identifying performance bottlenecks
• Experienced in configuring IIDR Access server and IIDR Management console
• Strong technical experience supporting near real-time log-based solutions and data movement between heterogenous databases (DB2, Oracle, Singlestore, Cockroach DB)
• Strong subject matter expertise in monitoring health and latency using IIDR
• Quick learner and self-starter who requires minimal supervision to excel in a dynamic environment

Desired skills:

• DB2
• Kafka
• Linux/Unix & shell scripting
• Git / Jenkins
• Cloud basics (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• ETL & data integration basics

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.