Senior Data Replication Engineer

Job DescriptionJob Description

Kelaca is looking for a Senior Data Replication Engineer for our client partner in Raleigh, NC. You have deep DBA experience to design, run, and scale enterprise data replication across hybrid environments. You will own Qlik Replicate end to end across cloud and on-prem, support mainframe replication, and drive performance, reliability, and compliance for mission-critical data flows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain data replication strategies using Qlik Replicate across AWS, on-prem, and mainframe
• Lead migration from on-prem Qlik Replicate to Qlik Cloud
• Design, implement, and support QLIK ARC Attunity Replicate Connect
• Provide mainframe replication support with Qlik solutions
• Build and support batch and real-time replication, including CDC and light ETL for replication use cases
• Monitor and tune databases, replication tasks, and reporting services for performance and availability
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for data and replication issues
• Plan and execute upgrades, patching, and migrations for replication tools including Qlik and Oracle GoldenGate
• Create and maintain documentation for database and replication architecture, configurations, and processes
• Partner with data governance, security, and compliance to ensure protection of data and regulatory alignment
• Collaborate with business and engineering teams on replication, light ETL, and CDC patterns
• Provide daily production support for database replication environments and core server DBA functions

Skills and Experience:

• Associate degree and 6+ years as a SQL Server DBA in an enterprise data center environment or High School Diploma or GED and 10+ years as a SQL Server DBA in an enterprise data center environment
• 5+ years hands-on with Qlik Replicate in hybrid environments
• 2+ years with Qlik Cloud and experience migrating from on-prem to cloud
• Proven experience supporting mainframe replication with Qlik
• Strong performance tuning across databases, replication tasks, and reporting services
• Experience with virtualization of database platforms and environments
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and provide 24x7 production support as needed
• Clear written and verbal communication and a team-first mindset

Qualifications:

• Oracle GoldenGate replication experience 23AI
• Oracle Veridata for data comparison a plus
• Experience replicating across heterogeneous databases and multiple datacenters on-prem and cloud
• Tableau, QlikView, or Power BI exposure
• VMWare experience for virtualized databases
• ServiceNow and familiarity with ITIL processes
• SDLC experience in regulated or enterprise environments
• Relevant certifications are a plus

NO THIRD PARTIES.

Job Type: Full-time

Hours of Work: Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt