IBM i (AS/400) developer

Connect Consulting; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Consulting in Diegem, Belgium, seeks an IBM i Software Solution Engineer to design, develop, and maintain critical business applications on the IBM i platform. You will collaborate with business stakeholders and IT teams to turn requirements into reliable technical solutions.

The role requires at least 3 years of software development, proven IBM i (AS/400) experience, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS, Software Engineering, IT, or related field
• At least 3 years of software development experience
• Proven IBM i (AS/400) development experience
• Experience maintaining business-critical applications
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills
• Collaborative, initiative, continuous-improvement mindset

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements, and translate them into technical solutions
• Design, develop, test, and deploy applications on the IBM i platform
• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot existing applications to ensure performance, reliability, and security
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement, including AI-enabled solutions where relevant
• Collaborate with developers, business teams, project managers, and support teams, including participation in sprint planning and retrospectives
• Create and maintain technical and functional documentation, and support knowledge sharing and user training

Skills

IBM i development

Software development

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

CS/Software Eng/IT degree

Tools

IBM i (AS/400)

Job description

For our customer we are seeking an IBM i Software Solution Engineer to design, develop, maintain, and improve business-critical applications. You will work with business stakeholders and IT teams to turn business requirements into reliable, maintainable technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements, and translate them into technical solutions

• Design, develop, test, and deploy applications on the IBM i platform

• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot existing applications to ensure performance, reliability, and security

• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement, including AI-enabled solutions where relevant

• Collaborate with developers, business teams, project managers, and support teams, including participation in sprint planning and retrospectives

• Create and maintain technical and functional documentation, and support knowledge sharing and user training

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related field (equivalent experience considered)

• At least 3 years of software development experience, including proven IBM i (AS/400) development

• Experience maintaining and enhancing business-critical applications

• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Ownership, initiative, curiosity, and a collaborative, continuous-improvement mindset

Working Conditions

• On-site presence in Diegem is expected full-time; remote and hybrid arrangements are generally not offered

• Participation in a rotating on-call schedule, including evenings, nights, and weekends, is mandatory

• A 4/5 working schedule is acceptable, with on-site presence on working days