IBMi Technical Lead

Integrative Systems

• $110K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Chicago, IL
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in IBMi and AS/400 environments
  • Strong proficiency in RPG, CL, SQL, and DB2, especially SQLRPGLE
  • Familiarity with iSeries Navigator and Integrated File System (IFS)
  • Experience with modern tools like cloud platforms and DevOps
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities
  • Adaptability to new technologies and development practices

Responsibilities

  • Write, test, and deploy applications, focusing on efficiency and security
  • Identify and resolve system issues, ensuring application stability and security
  • Integrate legacy systems into modern DevOps environments
  • Conduct unit, regression, and integration testing; assist with deployment
  • Collaborate within agile teams and communicate with stakeholders
  • Maintain documentation and adhere to change control processes

Benefits

  • Full-time employment with opportunities for professional growth
  • Collaborative team environment with US and international colleagues
  • Exposure to modern technologies and practices
  • Diverse and challenging projects
  • Focus on continuous improvement and professional development.
Full Job Description
Position: IBMi Technical Lead

Job Type: Full-time

Location: US

Job Description:
  • IBMi Development. Must be highly skilled and experienced with IBMi and AS/400 deployments and be able to work with a dynamic team of US and India based developers to meet client requirements for system support and application development.
  • Create, maintain, and modernize applications on the IBM i (AS/400) platform, using languages like RPG, CL, and SQL, focus on robust, secure, and efficient code, often integrating with modern DevOps practices, cloud, and open-source tools to ensure system reliability and meet business needs. Key tasks include analysis, coding (RPGLE, Free Format), testing, deployment, support, and collaborating with teams to enhance the platform's capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Development & Coding: Write, test, and deploy applications using RPG (SQLRPGLE), CL, SQL, COBOL, and potentially Java.
  • System Maintenance: Identify and resolve issues, apply security patches, and ensure application stability.
  • Modernization: Transition legacy systems to modern DevOps culture, integrating open-source tools and web services.
  • Testing & Deployment: Perform unit, regression, and integration testing; assist with deployment and post-deployment support.
  • Collaboration: Work within agile teams, communicate with stakeholders, and support helpdesk functions.
  • Documentation: Adhere to change control processes and maintain code quality standards.


Essential Skills & Qualifications

  • Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in RPG (especially SQLRPGLE, Free Format), CL, SQL, and DB2.
  • Platform Knowledge: Experience with iSeries Navigator, Integrated File System (IFS).
  • Modern Skills (Beneficial): Web services, application integration, API development, DevOps, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), Python, Git, Agile.
  • Soft Skills: Problem-solving, analytical thinking, strong communication, self-motivation, and teamwork.
  • Continuous Improvement: Embraces new technologies and adapts to evolving development practices.

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