AS400 & Manhattan Active Support Analyst

International Business Machines Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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 prepare estimates for System i projects, leveraging RPG, COBOL/400, SYNON, and related AS/400 products.

You will apply deep technical expertise to deliver high-quality implementations, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with project requirements. Bachelor's degree required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field or demonstrated experience.
• Experience delivering System i/AS-400 based solutions and architecture.
• Familiarity with RPG, COBOL/400, and SYNON across projects.
• Ability to design solutions, estimate effort, and test PoCs.
• Proven track record implementing and delivering AS/400 solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop System i/AS-400 solutions using a broad range of AS/400 products.
• Execute PoCs to validate designs and uncover issues early.
• Create solution designs and estimates for System i projects.
• Apply technical expertise to deliver high-quality System i solutions.
• Implement designed solutions with timely delivery and quality outcomes.

Skills

AS/400 product knowledge

Solution design

POC execution

Solution estimation

Technical implementation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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 education

Bachelor's Degree

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.

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.

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Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

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ABOUT IBM

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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

• Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
• Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
• Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.