Senior System Analyst

Akkodis; Regina; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global digital engineering company is seeking a Senior Systems Analyst to enhance legacy IBM iSeries applications and support Business Support Systems transformation. The role involves collaboration with IT teams, managing system transitions, and mentoring staff. Ideal candidates will have strong RPG programming skills and experience in database management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with RPG programming on IBM iSeries.
• Background in solution architecture and database management preferred.
• Able to work independently and navigate complex legacy systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance legacy systems built on IBM AS/400 with RPG.
• Support the transformation of Business Support Systems.
• Collaborate with teams to gather requirements and translate into solutions.

Skills

RPG

SQL

Java

JavaScript

Database administration

Tools

IBM iSeries

MySQL

DB2

Linux

Windows server

Job description

About Akkodis:

Akkodis is a global digital engineering company and Smart Industry leader. Smart Industry is where engineering, IT and digital converge into a connected world. Akkodis tackles the world’s toughest challenges by deploying best-in-class engineering talent and cutting-edge technology practices that drive purposeful innovation.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Analyst to play a pivotal role in supporting our client’s Business Support Systems (BSS) transformation, while also maintaining and enhancing their legacy IBM iSeries (AS/400) applications using RPG. This role is a key part of succession planning as current senior analysts approach retirement.

You will be expected to hit the ground running—managing the transition from legacy systems to modern cloud-based solutions while ensuring business continuity and engaging closely with a collaborative, high-performing internal IT team.

Job Title: Senior Systems Analyst (RPG / Legacy Systems)

Location: Regina, SK (Remote within Canada considered)

Job Type: Full-Time/Permanent Key skills required:

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and enhance legacy systems built on IBM AS/400 (iSeries) with RPG programming.

Support the transformation of Business Support Systems (BSS) including future integration with modern platforms (billing, workflow, revenue management).

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.

Act as a technical subject matter expert across both legacy and evolving systems.

Participate in solution architecture, system administration, and database management.

Support and mentor other team members as part of long-term succession planning.

Ensure seamless knowledge transfer.

Contribute to automation and modernization initiatives while managing day-to-day system needs.

Looking for:

Proven experience with RPG programming (RPG IV, Free Format RPG, etc.) on IBM iSeries / AS400.

Strong blend of technical and analytical capabilities, with a progressive career path (e.g., programmer → system admin).

Background in solution architecture, database management, and full-stack development is preferred.

Exposure to BSS/OSS environments, especially in telecommunications, is a strong asset.

Able to work independently, handle multiple responsibilities, and navigate complex legacy systems with minimal supervision.

Willingness to travel quarterly to Regina for in-person collaboration (expenses covered).

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative, community-focused team environment.

Key technologies: SQL; PHP; Java; Javascript; Managing AS400/IBMi platforms; MySQL; DB2; IBMi; Linux; Windows server; Requirements gathering / working with stakeholders; AS400 based Applications; Billing System; Database administration

Candidates who are interested are welcome to submit their updated resumes either through the LinkedIn job posting or by emailing [e-mail].