Role Summary 

The Adabas DBA will be responsible for the administration, performance tuning, and support of Adabas databases and Natural applications running in mainframe environments. This role requires strong hands-on expertise in database administration, backup/recovery, and production support for critical enterprise systems. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Install, configure, and administer Adabas databases across development, test, and production environments. 

• Perform Adabas database tuning, performance monitoring, and capacity planning. 

• Manage Adabas utilities for backup, recovery, restructuring, and reorganization of databases. 

• Support Natural/Adabas application environments, including troubleshooting and incident resolution. 

• Plan and execute database upgrades, migrations, and disaster recovery procedures. 

• Monitor database health, security, and access controls in line with client and compliance standards. 

• Collaborate with application development, mainframe systems, and infrastructure teams to resolve production issues. 

• Maintain documentation for database configurations, standard operating procedures, and change records. 

• Participate in on-call/rotational support for critical production environments as required. 

• Support Adabas SQL Gateway, Entire Net-Work, and related Software AG product integrations where applicable. 

Required Skills & Experience 

• 5–10+ years of hands-on experience as an Adabas DBA in a mainframe (z/OS) environment. 

• Strong knowledge of Adabas utilities (ADAULD, ADASAV, ADAREP, ADAORD, etc.) and Natural. 

• Experience with database backup/recovery, restructuring, and performance tuning. 

• Familiarity with Software AG products such as Entire Net-Work, Entire System Server, and Adabas SQL Gateway. 

• Working knowledge of JCL, VSAM, and mainframe operating environments. 

• Understanding of database security, access management, and audit/compliance requirements. 

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage production incidents under pressure. 

• Good communication skills and the ability to work with distributed, cross-functional teams. 

• Willingness to travel or relocate to client locations across India as project needs dictate. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. 

• Software AG Adabas/Natural certification(s) are a plus. 

• Prior experience in BFSI, Aviation, Automotive, or large enterprise IT environments preferred. 

What We Offer 

• Opportunity to work on critical, high-visibility mainframe environments for marquee clients. 

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and market benchmarks. 

• Pan-India project opportunities with a stable, growth-oriented consulting organization.