IBM i System Administrator

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We are looking for someone on the system admin side that has previous development experience and is ideally around 40-45 years old or younger. We are looking for a successor to my successor that can take on the leadership role lead in 5 to 7 years.

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related degree

Minimum 5+ years IBMi software development with expertise in IBMi development including but not limited to CL, RPG/RPGLE, true ILE components, 100% RPG Free statement formats, Procedures, Modules, Service programs, activation groups, Binding directories, Binder Language, SQL, Embedded SQL, API's, DDL, Data Queues, Database Triggers.

3+ years application architecture, design, and customization experience in IBMi JDA MMS (merchandise management) software.

3+ years IBMi systems and security administration experience

3+ years IBM SAN and storage administration experience

In-depth knowledge of IBMi operating system, hardware and software

Experience implementing ILE and ILE best practices in a large IBMi RPG application environment.

Experience administering and supporting large IBMi JDA MMS application environments with 7x24 operations and >1000 users

Experience implementing and using VS Code for IBMi, ARCAD, iNavigator, and ACS.

Experience with AI development tools and practices on IBMi

Experience leading a team of IBMi systems engineers.

Experience defining, implementing and enforcing processes and standards that follow IBMi RPG,SQL and database best practices.

Experience with IBMi DR/BCP including backup recovery, powerHA and iASP's.

Experience with IBMi performance tools and using them to identify and solve RPG/SQL application performance issues.

Experience implementing and managing user/application security in a large IBMi environment and knowledge of IBM best practices in these areas.

Strong business acumen with excellent logic skills.

Proficient problem solver with proven history of being able to resolve urgent and complex business impacting system issues.

Exceptional verbal and written skills to be able to present and communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences

Team player with an exceptional work ethic, detail oriented and self-motivated

Able to effectively meet deadlines, plan,and organize multiple priorities

Fosters change, handles stressful situations well and always maintains composure under pressure