[Hiring] IBM AS/400 @Navtech, Inc.

Role Description

I have an opportunity for IBM AS/400 - 100% REMOTE and I am looking for a candidate who can join immediately. If you are interested, please reply with your updated resume or refer someone.

Position: Strong IBM AS/400

Location: Remote

Duration: 6 to 12 Months

Visa: US Citizens only

MUST HAVE: (IBM) (AS/400) (DB2) (SQL) (IFS) (LPARS)

Summary and context:

• This role isn't about generic "transformation" or environment management.
• The real differentiator is proven, hands-on experience shifting from waterfall to iterative delivery.
• Specifically designing and governing pre-production environments to enable frequent, incremental releases.
• Our IBM i (AS/400) environment has powered critical business operations for years but is ready for evolution.
• Large, monolithic applications and limited automation offer opportunities for incremental refactoring, modular design, and deeper integration with DevOps and cloud practices.
• Thoughtful changes can preserve platform stability while boosting developer velocity, improving performance, and fostering collaboration.

Key responsibilities:

• Assess IBM i environments: Evaluate existing Power infrastructure, tools, and processes to identify bottlenecks in software delivery.
• Develop optimization strategy: Create a roadmap for modernizing IBM i environments by integrating automation, cloud-based solutions, and DevOps best practices.
• Leverage marketplace innovations: Research and implement new technologies, tools, and services that enhance developer productivity and reduce cycle times.
• Performance & cost optimization: Identify opportunities to reduce operational costs while improving system performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Stakeholder collaboration: Work closely with software engineering, operations, and infrastructure teams to align environment strategies with business goals.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge and demonstrated experience with IBM i (AS/400) systems, including LPARs, IFS, DB2/SQL, MQ, partitioning, and core middleware.
• Ability to analyze and optimize performance using IBM Performance tools (Job Watcher, SQL Performance tools, ACS ...) to aid in software development lifecycles within IBM i ecosystems.
• Experience implementing DevOps pipelines, CI/CD automation, MDCMS version control, and infrastructure as code in midrange environments.
• Proven success driving major IT transformation initiatives, with a focus on stakeholder buy-in and organizational change.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with emerging trends in midrange computing, cloud integration, and developer productivity tools.

Company Description

NAVTECH INC

Contact Information:

• Phone: (224) 348-1340
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: 1600 Golf Road, Suite 1200, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
• Website: www.Navtechusa.com
• E-Verified Company.