IBM System Architect

Sytac; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an IBM System Architect in Amsterdam, Netherlands. You will serve as the technical authority for IBM i, leading architecture and driving integration within global IT environments. The ideal candidate has senior-level experience and expert knowledge of IBM i, coupled with strong leadership and architectural skills. This role offers a collaborative environment where you will mentor a skilled team and contribute to long-term strategic solutions.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in IBM System Architecture required.
• Deep understanding of IBM i system and ecosystem.
• Proven ability to design solutions in complex IT environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical architecture for the IBM i system.
• Design integrations between IBM i and the enterprise IT landscape.
• Oversee system health, performance, and scalability.

Skills

Senior-level experience in IBM System Architecture

Expert Knowledge of IBM i

Enterprise Architecture Skills

Leadership Qualities

Technical Breadth

Analytical Mindset

Tools

IBM i (AS/400)

DB2

RPG/LE

SQL

API Management tools

Job description

At Sytac, we build high-performing engineering teams for leading organizations. We combine a pragmatic, people-first culture with technical craftsmanship giving engineers autonomy in real production environments.

For one of our enterprise clients, we are looking for an IBM System Architect. You will be the technical authority for the IBM i (AS/400) landscape, driving enterprise architecture and ensuring the system remains a robust, integrated part of the global IT environment.

What you’ll do

• Lead the technical architecture for the IBM i system, ensuring it meets high-scale enterprise standards.
• Design and govern complex integrations between IBM i and the broader enterprise IT landscape.
• Oversee system health, performance, and scalability, acting as the primary technical point of contact.
• Guide and mentor a highly skilled technical team, leveraging their deep internal knowledge to drive innovation.
• Develop long-term roadmaps for the platform, balancing stability with modern architectural trends.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align system capabilities with overarching business goals.

What we’re looking for

• Senior-level experience in IBM System Architecture.
• Expert Knowledge of IBM i: Deep understanding of the system, its internals, and its ecosystem.
• Enterprise Architecture Skills: Proven ability to design solutions within a large-scale, complex IT environment.
• Leadership Qualities: Ability to influence technical teams and translate complex architecture for stakeholders.
• Technical Breadth: Strong grip on security, networking, and modern integration patterns (e.g., APIs, Cloud) for legacy systems.
• Analytical Mindset: Proactive in identifying bottlenecks and architectural gaps.

Tooling

IBM i (AS/400), DB2, RPG/LE, SQL, Enterprise Architecture frameworks, API Management tools.

Nice to have

• Experience with modernizing legacy platforms to cloud-hybrid environments.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices specifically for IBM i.
• Dutch language skills are a plus but not required.