For Employers

Computer Task Group, Inc

Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer (Adabas/Natural SME)

Posted 2 days ago
10+ years experience
Apply Now

Please mention DailyRemote when applying

?
Resume Match Score

See how much of this job your resume covers, and what’s missing.

Want a recruiter to go through it line by line?

Get professional review

Create a cover letter for this job

Upload your resume and we draft a letter for this exact role, tailored to what it asks for.

  • Tailored to this role
  • Based on your resume
  • Fully editable
AI Summary

Lead the installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Software AG Adabas and Natural products within an IBM z/OS mainframe environment. Manage database operations, system performance, and security integration while providing technical leadership for system architecture and support.

CTG is seeking to fill a Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer (Adabas/Natural SME) position for our client.

 

Location: Remote
Duration: Through the end of 2028

 

Duties:

  • Lead installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Software AG Adabas and Natural products in an IBM z/OS mainframe environment.
  • Administer Adabas databases, including database configuration, storage allocation, backup and recovery, performance tuning, and system maintenance.
  • Configure and maintain Natural environments, including NATPARM, buffer pools, system files, security, and application deployment utilities.
  • Manage Software AG product installation, upgrades, patches, PTFs, and emergency fixes using SMP/E and mainframe utilities.
  • Configure and support Adabas Event Replicator, including replication definitions, subscriptions, transaction logging, data synchronization, and destination connectivity.
  • Integrate Adabas and Natural with z/OS services, Com-plete, Entire Net-Work, Predict, Adabas Review, Entire System Server, and Natural ISPF.
  • Troubleshoot complex system, database, replication, and performance issues across mainframe environments.
  • Monitor system resources, database logs, queues, buffer pools, and replication processes to maintain availability and performance.
  • Apply mainframe security practices, including APF authorization, Natural Security, and integration with RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret.
  • Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise for system architecture, implementation, optimization, and operational support.

Skills:

  • Expert-level Adabas and Natural administration and systems programming in IBM z/OS environments.
  • Strong knowledge of z/OS, JCL, SMP/E, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, PARMLIB configuration, APF authorization, and link-list management.
  • Expertise in Adabas utilities, including ADARUN, ADAFRM, ADALOD, ADADBS, ADABCK, and ADAVAL, as applicable.
  • Advanced Natural configuration and administration, including NATPARM, Natural Security, FNAT/FUSER, SYSBPM, SYSMAIN, INPL, and SYSTRANS.
  • Experience with Adabas SVC installation, PLOG/CLOG management, cross-memory services, database storage structures, and recovery procedures.
  • Knowledge of Software AG Event Replicator, Entire Net-Work, Com-plete, Predict, Adabas Review, Entire System Server, and Natural ISPF.
  • Proficiency with IBM utilities such as IDCAMS, IEBCOPY, and AMASPZAP.
  • Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, systems integration, and production support skills.

Experience:

  • Demonstrated Level 4 / Subject Matter Expert (SME) expertise in both Adabas and Natural mainframe systems programming and administration.
  • Extensive experience supporting, maintaining, and optimizing Software AG products on IBM z/OS.
  • Proven ability to perform complex installations, product upgrades, maintenance, system configuration, and production troubleshooting.
  • Experience managing Adabas database operations, Natural environments, and mainframe performance and recovery.
  • Experience with Event Replicator administration and enterprise messaging integrations, including IBM MQ, preferred.
  • Ability to work independently on complex technical issues and provide expert guidance on mainframe systems and Software AG technologies.

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant technical experience.
  • Relevant Software AG, Adabas, Natural, or IBM mainframe training and certifications are a plus.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

 

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based

recruitment services for this role.

 

To Apply:
To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!

 

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $91.00 to $95.00/hour. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.


About CTG

CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients’ digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years’ experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries.

Together, we shape what’s next—working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you’ll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit www.ctg.com.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.

 

Automatically Apply to the Best Remote Jobs

Stop the endless job search. Our AI finds and applies to the best jobs for you.

Try it Now
Keep looking

Similar Jobs

See all Remote Software Development jobs →

Power Platform Engineer

Full Time United States $100 - $110 per hour Software Development

Technology Engineer, Power Electronics in Photovoltaic (PV)

Full Time China 18000 - 25000 per month Software Development

Senior Java Developer – Healthcare / PBM Platform

Other, Full Time United States $96250 - $125K per year Software Development

Data Engineer (Supply Chain) - Clearance Required

Other United States $108K - $160K per year Software Development

AI Autonomy Engineering SME (UAS, SWARMING, C2, DRONES)

Full Time United States $170K - $218K per year Software Development

Cloud Data Engineer (Azure)

Full Time United States $85093 - $115K per year Software Development
Apply Now

Personalize your Remote Job Search in 3 Easy Steps!

Featuring 216,414+ Jobs in Software Development

Answer easy questions

Answer easy questions

216,414+ jobs across 15+ categories

Get your best job matches

Get your best job matches

Only hand-screened, legit jobs

Find a remote job faster

Find a remote job faster

No ads, scams, or junk

“I was the first applicant for a remote marketing position that got listed on the company website the same day I applied. Had an interview within 48 hours!”

Sarah J. — Sarah J. · Marketing Manager ★★★★★ Verified