Role Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Data Replication Engineer experienced in Stelo/StarQuest’s Data Replication tools (SQDR & SQDR Plus). The role focuses on designing, configuring, maintaining, and optimizing replication pipelines across diverse source and target systems including DB2, Oracle, SQL Server, and cloud data platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
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Install, configure, and manage SQDR and SQDR Plus environments, including intermediate hosts and control databases.
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Implement and monitor Change Data Capture (CDC) using native log APIs or ODBC, depending on source system.
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Design and execute replication topologies: one-to-one, hub-and-spoke, or fan-out.
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Configure and maintain replication jobs, agents, services, and web consoles.
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Ensure replication resilience through failover and load balancing configurations.
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Troubleshoot replication errors, log miner failures, ODBC/API connectivity, and performance
bottlenecks.
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Tune performance by optimizing parallel jobs, core allocations, memory, and thread usage.
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Collaborate with DBAs and infrastructure teams for archive log settings, DB triggers, and schema
changes.
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Define and enforce SLA thresholds, alerts, and monitoring dashboards.
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Maintain security posture of replication systems (role-based access, logging, auditing).
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Document replication architecture, recovery procedures, and client-specific playbooks.
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Participate in disaster recovery and high availability validation testing.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
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3+ years experience in data replication or integration engineering roles.
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Certification in relevant database technologies or data integration tools is a plus.
Technical Skills:
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Experience with Stelo/StarQuest SQDR & SQDR Plus, including installation, architecture, and
management.
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Strong understanding of CDC concepts, including transaction log mining and archive log management.
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Knowledge of source databases: DB2 LUW/zOS, Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL.
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Familiarity with ODBC/JDBC connectivity, native APIs (e.g., Oracle LogMiner, DB2 capture agents).
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Linux and Windows server administration skills.
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Experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Azure Synapse, AWS RDS) a plus.
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Scripting experience (Shell, PowerShell, Python) for automation and alerts is advantageous.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years experience in data replication or integration engineering roles.
- Experience with Stelo/StarQuest SQDR and SQDR Plus installation, architecture, and management.
- Strong understanding of Change Data Capture (CDC), transaction log mining, and archive log management.
- Knowledge of source databases: DB2 LUW/zOS, Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL.
- Familiarity with ODBC/JDBC connectivity and native APIs (e.g., Oracle LogMiner, DB2 capture agents).
- Linux and Windows server administration skills.
- Define and enforce SLA thresholds, alerts, and monitoring dashboards; maintain security posture and documentation for replication systems.
- Scripting for automation and alerts (Shell, PowerShell, Python).
- Experience with cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Azure Synapse, AWS RDS).
- Certifications in relevant database technologies or data integration tools.
What We Do
We are an IT consulting company specializing in data engineering, data science & advanced analytics, cloud computing consulting services and data pipeline automation. We were established in 2017, headquartered in South Africa and have over 100 professionals on board. Our main differentiation is a flexible approach to constantly changing business requirements and needs. Our highly qualified engineers and data scientists provide insightful expertise which help us deliver real added-value to our clients.
