IBMi Strategic Solution Architect

Programmers io; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmers.IO is seeking an experienced IBMi Strategic Solutions Architect to act as a trusted technical advisor for strategic IBM i clients across the US. The role is client-facing, with responsibility for understanding landscapes, modernizing systems, and guiding offshore delivery teams.

The ideal candidate will lead architecture discussions, drive modernization initiatives, and mentor junior architects and developers, while maintaining strong relationships with client technology leaders and

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in IBM i / AS400 architecture and modernization strategies.
• Experience with RPG, RPGLE, ILE RPG and DB2 for i / SQL.
• Ability to design REST APIs and cloud integration while guiding DevOps.
• Strong client-facing advisory skills and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with client technology leaders and stakeholders.
• Assess IBM i environments and recommend modernization, integration, and optimization strategies.
• Provide architectural leadership across RPG, COBOL, DB2, APIs, DevOps, security, and performance initiatives.
• Translate client requirements into technical direction for offshore teams.
• Conduct architecture reviews, technical discovery sessions, and solution workshops.
• Mentor IBM i architects, technical leads, and developers.
• Identify opportunities to expand strategic client engagements and deliver additional value.

Skills

IBM i / AS400 architecture

RPG (RPGLE, ILE RPG)

DB2 for i / SQL

REST APIs / cloud integration

DevOps / CI/CD concepts

Performance & security analysis

Stakeholder management

Job description

Programmers.IO is actively seeking talented professionals with strong IBMi expertise for the position of IBMi Strategic Solutions Architect. If you're looking for a flexible work environment that allows you to contribute from anywhere, we want to hear from you.

About Programmers.io

Programmers.io India Pvt. Ltd. is a US Based software development organization established in 2012 and listed on Inc. 5000 2022, and an IBM registered business partner with Microsoft Gold and ISO/IEC 27001 certification. We offer services in custom web design, Cloud Technology, Graphic design, Website maintenance, mobile application & software development, and internet marketing. Our clients include Fortune 500 organizations and companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Experience Required: - 10+ years.

Job location: - Remote

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced IBMi Strategic Solutions Architect to serve as a trusted technical advisor for our strategic IBM i clients across the US. This client-facing role involves working closely with customer technology teams, understanding their IBM i landscape, driving modernization initiatives, and providing architectural guidance to offshore delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with client technology leaders and stakeholders.
• Assess IBM i environments and recommend modernization, integration, and optimization strategies.
• Provide architectural leadership across RPG, COBOL, DB2, APIs, DevOps, security, and performance initiatives.
• Translate client requirements into technical direction for offshore teams.
• Conduct architecture reviews, technical discovery sessions, and solution workshops.
• Mentor IBM i architects, technical leads, and developers.
• Identify opportunities to expand strategic client engagements and deliver additional value.

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in IBM i / AS400 architecture
• RPG, RPGLE, ILE RPG, Free-Format RPG
• DB2 for i / SQL, CL/CLLE
• IBM i modernization and integration strategies
• REST APIs, cloud integration, DevOps, and CI/CD concepts
• Application architecture, performance, security, and dependency analysis
• Strong client-facing, consulting, and stakeholder management skills