Technical Specialist IBMi

Melbreck technical recruitment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm is seeking an IT System Administrator and Data Engineer in Coventry. This role focuses on managing IBM iSeries systems while driving digital IT initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for both administration and support, including optimizing performance and managing data accuracy. A salary of £55-65K is offered, alongside a bonus and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus of up to 12.5%

Industry-leading pension

1 day working from home

Excellent career progression

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of IBMi Systems Management and Administration.
• Experience in data backup and recovery processes.
• Proficient in IBM MQ Series and SQL database management.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support IBM iSeries systems for optimal performance.
• Ensure data accuracy through regular data refreshes.
• Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations.

Skills

IBMi Systems Management and Administration

IBMi Backup and Recovery

IBM MQ Series

Query / SQL / Database Management

CL and RPG programming

Experience with JD Edwards

Job description

IT System Administrator and Data Engineer – £55-65K Coventry – Permanent

Melbreck Technical are working with a leading designer and manufacturer of engineered solutions with offices throughout the world and a global turnover exceeding $15 billion.

Due to continued IT infrastructure expansion, coinciding with increased turnover for the business, they are looking to strengthen their Systems Administration Team.

Role Overview

The Specialist iSeries System Administrator plays a dual role in managing IBM iSeries systems and driving digital IT initiatives across the business. This position involves administering and supporting IBM iSeries environments, performing system analysis, and leading or co‑leading IT projects to deliver technology solutions that meet business needs. Collaborating closely with Corporate and Division subject matter experts and third‑party IT vendors, the role ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support IBM iSeries (IBMi) systems to ensure optimal performance, availability, and reliability, including out‑of‑hours (OOH) support.
• Manage and execute regular data refreshes to ensure data accuracy and currency across systems and environments.
• Write, maintain, and enhance CL and RPG programmes to automate processes and improve application functionality.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, procedures, and best practices to facilitate knowledge sharing and ensure compliance.

Candidate Requirements

• IBMi Systems Management and Administration
• IBMi Backup and Recovery
• IBM MQ Series
• Query / SQL / Database Management
• CL and RPG programming
• Experience with JD Edwards is beneficial

What’s on offer

• Salary – £55-65K
• Bonus of up to 12.5%
• Industry leading pension
• 1 day working from home
• Excellent career progression

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