Technical Skills :

- Strong experience with IBM i (AS400) platform.

- Expertise in RPG III, RPG IV, RPGLE, Free Format RPG, CL/CLLE, Lansa.

- Strong knowledge of DB2 for i, SQL, Query optimization, and database design.

- Experience with IBM Web Services, REST APIs, SOAP Services.

- Knowledge of MQ Series, EDI, middleware integrations, and messaging frameworks.

- Experience with source control and DevOps tools.

- Understanding of IBM i security, auditing, and compliance standards.

Architecture Skills :

- Enterprise application architecture.

- Legacy modernization and transformation strategies.

- Solution architecture and integration design.

- High availability and disaster recovery planning.

- Performance tuning and capacity management.

Key Responsibilities :

Architecture & Design :

- Define and maintain the overall architecture of AS400/IBM i applications and systems.

- Design scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions aligned with business and technology roadmaps.

- Develop modernization strategies for legacy AS400 applications.

- Establish architectural standards, best practices, and governance processes.

Technical Leadership :

- Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and support teams.

- Lead solution design discussions and perform architecture reviews.

- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies.

- Mentor developers and technical leads on IBM i technologies and modernization approaches.

Application Development & Modernization :

- Drive modernization initiatives involving RPG, RPGLE, CLLE, COBOL, and DB2 for i.

- Design API-based integrations using REST/SOAP services.

- Enable cloud, web, and middleware integrations with AS400 applications.

- Support migration and transformation projects involving legacy systems.

System Integration :

- Design integrations with enterprise applications such as SAP, Salesforce, CRM, ERP, payment systems, and digital platforms.

- Ensure seamless data exchange through APIs, MQ, ETL, and batch processing frameworks.

- Define data architecture and integration standards.

Performance & Reliability :

- Optimize application and database performance.

- Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity planning.

- Conduct capacity planning and system health assessments.

Stakeholder Management :

- Collaborate with business users to translate requirements into technical solutions.

- Partner with project managers and delivery teams to ensure successful project execution.

- Present architecture recommendations and technology roadmaps to leadership.