IBM iSeries Architect

Client: Persistent

Salary: 110K

Role: IBM iSeries Architect

Location: Boston, MA (EST)/Remote/US

Duration: Fulltime

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities include, but not limited to

• Responsible for assisting design, development, and implementation of enterprise wide iSeries system layers and AS400 applications and their associated operating systems and databases
• Provide leadership, guidance and support in the development of progress at all iSeries system layers, including iSeries application data, processing, and front-end systems for iSeries environment supporting AS400 applications.
• Coordinate with internal departments to review existing integration capabilities, data sources, and proposed solution designs for feasibility, cost and functionality
• Conducts design sessions with appropriate participation from architects and engineers
• Creates detailed design documents and functional specifications for new applications / services and for enhancements to existing systems / services
• Participation in full lifecycle of systems engineering activities of high-quality, scalable solutions.
• Closely work with Customers to understand their business and technical requirements.
• Suggest best suitable design, licenses, and implementation approaches for scalable and robust application.
• Ensure the quality of deliverables from technology perspective.
• Understand the IBM iSeries ecosystem, limits and best practices. Use these while designing the tech solution in detail

Required Skills / Experience Exposure:

• BS/MS/BE/MCA degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Understanding of IBM iSeries AS/400 architecture, licensing model and best practices
• Strong working in support engagements is MUST.
• Hands-on knowledge of all aspects of systems architecture and development at all Power releases
• Able to identify iSeries needs, draw up a plan of how to implement the need and then be able to execute the plan
• Extensive experience with performance tuning and troubleshooting on the iSeries platform using tools like Performance Navigator and iDoctor
• Have directly involved in managing the releases of various IBM iSeries applications - with deep-dive understanding of packages and changesets
• Experience working in Cloud technologies
• Strong working experience on CI-CD
• Strong problem solving and communication skill.
• Good in-depth knowledge on integration patterns, security design

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $92,815.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Software development: 1 year (Preferred)
• Salesforce: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote