Technical Architect - Adabas

Job Title: Technical Architect - Adabas

Location: Quincy, MA/Onsite

DETAILED LIST OF JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the MA21 team to conceptualize, design, and architect functional changes to the system.
• Developing and maintaining architectural blueprints for Adabas and Natural One application, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
• Directly involved in the implementation of Adabas and Natural, including code development, database design, and system configuration.
• Responsible for identifying and resolving technical issues related to Adabas and Natural applications, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption.
• Optimize Adabas and Natural systems for performance, ensuring efficient data access and application responsiveness.
• Provide technical guidance to MA21 team members on Adabas and Natural best practices.
• Work closely with development to ensure all server and storage systems are documented, monitored, supported, and adhered to all Commonwealth security standards and directives.
• Participate with database support and provide timely resolution of database-related issues.
• Work closely with development and vendors, supporting installations, operating systems, and management applications.
• Support the MA21 Mainframe Migration project by collaborating with our IT stakeholders, the business, and vendors.
• Understanding knowledge of EntireX Communicator (RPC & ACI Protocol).
• Monitorsystem performance utilizing toolssuch as Adabas Manager.
• Develop and implement backup and recovery procedures utilizing Adabas Backup and Recovery Tools.
• Optimize database performance through query optimization, indexing, and buffer pool management, ensuring the infrastructure runs smoothly.
• Monitor environment using Adabas Performance Monitor to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Communicate effectively with business users and managers. Ensure project documentation, plans, and scheduling comply with agency initiatives and priorities.
• Administer the Natural development environment.
• Experience with Adabas Utilities: Use utilities such as ADAREP, ADABAS, ADASAV, ADAORD, etc., for database maintenance and reporting.
• Support Upgrades, Configuration, and Management of Software AG Products,
• Including: Adabas EntireX Communicator Adabas Encryption Natural Construct ConnX Natural One Entire Net-Work Natural Security Entire Connection Predict
• Monitor performance of database startups and shutdowns and restore database backups

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong relationship skills and ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders, management, and vendors. management
• Solid experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining applications using these technologies.
• Experience with database design principles, data modeling, and database administration tasks.
• Strong coding skills and experience in relevant programming languages (e.g., Natural).
• Demonstrated proficiency in business modeling, process modeling, and data modeling
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of computer systems analysis, design, technical terminology, codes, and standard abbreviations
• Using the available system management tools (both console and Web-based System Management)
• Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to diagnose/receive complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively document solutions, explain technical concepts, and collaborate with other team members.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Visio
• Experience with Jira Software would be helpful
• Experience with the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle).
• Knowledge of MA HIX or other State Health Exchange would be helpful.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Architecture, Information Technology Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in ADABAS, /Natural and related products, IT infrastructure and/or ADABAS database systems.
• 5+ years' experience in architecting and developing.
• Prior Government or healthcare experience is desired