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Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer - Adabas
Ensono INC · 🇺🇸 Remote - United States · Remote
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 15 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 5 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Ensono INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Solution Delivery Architect” (Network and Computer Systems Administrators) in IL: $120k–$135k, median $128k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 15 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 5 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Position Summary The successful candidate will perform mainframe database Software upgrades coupled with administration and tuning to support our customers’ Software AG ADABAS environments. The individual will need to work with vendor personnel to achieve timely solutions of database problems. The individual will be responsible for day-to-day database maintenance such as database definition changes, backups and restores, monitoring space growth, database reorganizations, creating and maintaining disaster recovery procedures and overall support of customer needs and requests. The successful candidate will be called upon to perform a variety of tasks including database optimization, database performance reviews and tuning, and new client onboarding. The individual will provide 24x7 on call support as part of a scheduled rotation with other team members. The individual will maintain documentation for all the tasks completed on a regular basis and adhere the change management policy. What the Ideal Candidate Brings to this Role Required Qualifications help to assure new Associates are set up for success in their role with Ensono. To be considered for this career opportunity, it is important that you meet all Required Qualifications. Candidates that may meet some, but not all, Other Qualifications are still encouraged to apply. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree required and/or equivalent work experience. • 10+ years of professional experience in Software AG ADABAS/Natural and related products for administration and systems programming support. • Extensive experience with the following: • Best practices of Software management, maintenance, and documentation • Configure and manage Software AG ADABAS and related products such as Natural • SME in the topics of: • ADABAS database administration, NATURAL Security, Fast Path • Database Design • Defining FDT and DDMs. • Performance tuning • Use of ADABAS utilities such as Delta Save Facility, ADABAS Utilities Natural utilities, SMA, Program Migration tool, Review, etc • Knowledge of log archive and change accumulation utilities • Knowledge of ADARUN Parameters and Buffer pools. • Knowledge of Protection logging and Command Logging. • Establishing policies and procedures pertaining to database management, disaster recovery, product and database security, maintenance, and utilization • Reviewing new versions of Software AG ADABAS and related products for functionality, advising how they benefit the client • Manage vendors relations and quickly resolve problems and questions • Applying Licenses for SAG products and applying ZAPs and Service packs for Software AG products • Cooperation with the Disaster Recovery Services, successfully execute tasks associated with any given customer’s disaster recovery plans. • Support planned (disaster recovery) and unplanned (emergency) database recovery activities • Troubleshooting and solving production database issues • Identification and resolution of performance issues • Database administration including administering and customizing ADABAS/Natural • Database design and experience with batch and online Software AG ADABAS/Natural • Database monitoring including space monitoring and performance monitoring • Maintenance and usage of Software AG ADABAS and related products and utilities • Experience in a large, 24x7 multi-database environments and the ability to manage competing priorities Other Qualifications • Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentations) • Ability to work as part of a team and assist teammates when needed • Demonstrated ability to respond quickly and effectively to support requests from multiple clients • Follow ITSM change control procedures • Self-motivated and able to w