IBM Cloud Migration Consultant

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Roxwell; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Roxwell is seeking an experienced IBM Cloud Migration Consultant. The role focuses on moving IBM i workloads from iSeries/AS400 to IBM Cloud, shaping strategy, architecture and execution with strong hands-on migration experience.

The candidate will assess the current estate, plan each phase, and collaborate with technical teams to mitigate risks. A competitive salary is offered and relocation considerations may apply.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on IBM i / iSeries / AS400 experience.
• Proven track record migrating IBM i workloads to IBM Cloud.
• Strong ability to communicate complex findings clearly.
• Experience with Power Systems / PowerVS is a plus.
• Familiarity with RPG/RPGLE/CL legacy IBM i apps.
• Ability to work independently and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assessing the existing IBM i / iSeries / AS400 environment and understanding the current estate
• Supporting the migration of IBM i workloads to IBM Cloud
• Helping define the migration strategy, architecture and approach
• Assessing applications, dependencies, databases, interfaces and integrations
• Identifying potential migration risks, challenges and dependencies
• Working with technical teams and stakeholders to plan and execute the migration
• Supporting migration planning, testing and cutover activities
• Providing hands on technical expertise throughout the process
• Advising on opportunities to modernise the existing IBM i environment as part of the move to the cloud

Skills

IBM i expertise

iSeries / AS400

Migration to IBM Cloud

PowerVS experience

DB2 for i

RPG / RPGLE / CL

Cloud migration planning

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Tools

PowerVS

Job description

Full time IBM Cloud Migration Consultant

This full time position as an IBM Cloud Migration Consultant, based in Roxwell, suits an experienced IBM i specialist. The successful candidate will assess the existing iSeries or AS400 estate, then help shape strategy, architecture and approach for shifting workloads into IBM Cloud. Duties include evaluating applications, dependencies, databases, interfaces and integrations, plus identifying risks and challenges. Close collaboration with technical teams and stakeholders is essential to plan each phase. A competitive salary is offered.

Applicants should demonstrate hands on migration experience, strong knowledge of the IBM i platform, and the ability to communicate complex findings clearly.

What you’ll be doing

• Assessing the existing IBM i / iSeries / AS400 environment and understanding the current estate
• Supporting the migration of IBM i workloads to IBM Cloud
• Helping define the migration strategy, architecture and approach
• Assessing applications, dependencies, databases, interfaces and integrations
• Identifying potential migration risks, challenges and dependencies
• Working with technical teams and stakeholders to plan and execute the migration
• Supporting migration planning, testing and cutover activities
• Providing hands on technical expertise throughout the process
• Advising on opportunities to modernise the existing IBM i environment as part of the move to the cloud

What we’re looking for

• Strong hands on experience with IBM i / iSeries / AS400
• Proven experience delivering or supporting IBM i migrations to IBM Cloud
• Experience with IBM Power Systems / Power Virtual Server (PowerVS) would be highly desirable
• Good understanding of IBM i architecture, workloads and dependencies
• Experience with DB2 for i
• Understanding of legacy IBM i applications and technologies such as RPG / RPGLE and CL
• Experience assessing and planning cloud migrations
• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• The ability to work independently and get into the detail of an existing environment

The key thing

We’re not looking for someone who has simply worked with IBM i or IBM Cloud separately. We need someone who has genuinely been involved in moving IBM i / iSeries workloads into IBM Cloud and understands the practical challenges involved. If you’ve done this before and can help us work out the best approach, we’d be very interested in speaking with you.