AS400 & Manhattan Active Support Analyst

African American Talent; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting is seeking an Application Developer specializing in System i to design and develop solutions on the AS/400 platform. You will execute PoCs, craft solution designs, and provide estimates for System i projects, leveraging RPG, COBOL/400, SYNON, and related tools.

You will apply your expertise to deliver high-quality System i solutions, ensuring timely implementation and effective delivery across client environments.

Qualifications

• Experience with AS/400 products (RPG, COBOL/400, SYNON) and ability to design and develop on System i.
• Experience delivering high-quality System i solutions that meet project requirements.
• Experience executing PoCs to validate solution designs and identify issues.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop solutions on the System i (AS/400) environment using a range of AS/400 products.
• Execute PoCs to test and validate solution designs.
• Create designs and estimates for System i platform projects considering complexity and timelines.
• Deliver implemented solutions on the System i environment on schedule.

Skills

AS/400 product knowledge

System i solution development

PoC execution

Solution estimation

Technical implementation

Tools

RPG

COBOL/400

SYNON

Job description

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You'll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you'll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your role and responsibilities

As an Application Developer specializing in System i, you will design and develop solutions on the System i (AS/400) environment, leveraging expertise in various AS/400 products. You will execute proof-of-concepts and develop solution designs and estimates for System i platform projects.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Develop Solution Designs: Design and develop solutions on the System i (AS/400) environment, utilizing expertise in a wide range of AS/400 products, including RPG, COBOL/400, SYNON, and new age offerings on the platform.
• Execute Proof-of-Concepts: Execute proof-of-concepts (PoCs) to test and validate solution designs and identify potential issues.
• Create Solution Estimates: Develop solution designs and estimates for System i platform projects, considering factors such as complexity, resource requirements, and timelines.
• Apply Technical Expertise: Utilize technical expertise in AS/400 products to deliver high-quality solutions that meet project requirements.
• Deliver Solution Implementations: Implement designed solutions on the System i (AS/400) environment, ensuring timely and effective delivery.

Required technical and professional expertise

• AS/400 Product Expertise: Exposure to a wide range of AS/400 products, including RPG, COBOL/400, SYNON, and new age offerings on the platform, with the ability to utilize this expertise to design and develop solutions.
• System i Solution Development: Experience working with solution designs and development on the System i (AS/400) environment, with the ability to deliver high-quality solutions that meet project requirements.
• Proof-of-Concept Execution: Exposure to executing proof-of-concepts (PoCs) to test and validate solution designs and identify potential issues.
• Solution Estimation: Experience working with solution designs and estimates for System i platform projects, considering factors such as complexity, resource requirements, and timelines.
• Technical Implementation: Exposure to implementing designed solutions on the System i (AS/400) environment, ensuring timely and effective delivery.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Advanced AS/400 Product Knowledge: Exposure to utilizing expertise in a wide range of AS/400 products, including RPG, COBOL/400, SYNON, and new age offerings on the platform, to design and develop solutions.
• System i Solution Architecture: Experience working with solution designs and development on the System i (AS/400) environment, with the ability to deliver high-quality solutions that meet project requirements.
• Complex Solution Estimation: Exposure to developing solution designs and estimates for complex System i platform projects, considering factors such as complexity, resource requirements, and timelines.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.