IBMi System Developer​/Programmer Specialist

IBM I System Support And Migration Specialist

Client is looking for a candidate who displays the ability to come into an established IBM i (aka AS400) system and troubleshoot and maintain the COBOL programs (without much documentation). This is the ideal candidate for this role. This position functions as a primary technical authority responsible for sustaining and supporting a mature IBM i (formerly AS/400) environment and its COBOL-based business applications.

The role emphasizes ensuring system stability, diagnosing and resolving technical issues, and optimizing or enhancing existing programs to comply with regulatory changes and evolving business processes, rather than focusing on the development of entirely new solutions. In addition to ongoing support, this role will actively contribute to the organization's strategic migration from IBM i to Hyland's OnBase Work View platform, ensuring smooth data transitions, integration planning, and operational continuity throughout the migration process.

Key responsibilities include monitoring system health, managing batch processes, supporting file transfers, and maintaining SQL-based data access, while providing technical expertise during the transition to OnBase. The ideal candidate will be able to quickly identify and troubleshoot complex problems, target root causes efficiently, and implement solutions independently with minimal guidance.

Primary– System Support & Optimization (90%):

• Maintain and optimize COBOL-based applications on IBM i (AS/400) to ensure system stability and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application and system issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions with minimal guidance.
• Manage and enhance batch jobs, file transfers, and integrations with other systems.
• Monitor system health, job queues, and performance metrics (e.g., WRKACTJOB) to proactively address potential issues.
• Support SQL-based data access and ensure data integrity across applications.
• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve technical issues.
• Develop and maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for programs, processes, and troubleshooting steps.
• Provide technical assistance for emulator-related issues (PC5250), print/output queues, and spool file management.

Secondary – Migration & Administration (10%):

• Contribute technical expertise to the strategic migration from IBM i to Hyland's OnBase Work View platform, including data transition planning, integration support, and operational continuity.
• Assist with user profile management, authority adjustments, and job scheduling.
• Support backup and restore processes (BRMS) and maintain operational runbooks.
• Participate in testing and validation activities during migration and system upgrades.

Skills
- Required
- Required Experience
- Candidate Experience
- Last Used

Development and support of COBOL applications on IBM i (AS/400) - Required - 5 - Years

Strong experience with CL, DDS, and DB2 for i (SQL) - Required - 5 - Years

Experience working with IBM i tools such as Access Client Solutions (Client) and Navigator for i
- Required - 5 - Years

Experience with batch processing and job scheduling
- Required - 5 - Years

Ability to work alternative schedules. i.e. non-business hours for planned maintenance, upgrades, urgent troubleshooting, and/or migration activities
- Required

Experience with Hyland's OnBase Work View platform
- Desired

Exceptional communication skills
- Required

Experience working in this type of role within a State government environment
- Required