IBM Platform Engineer

Role : IBM Platform Engineer<br />Location: Watford, Uk<br />Type : Contract (InsideIR 35) OR Permanent Mode : Hybrid Job Description : Costco utilizes the IBM i (AS/400) platform to run mission-critical enterprise systems.

Developers working on these systems generally focus on backend enterprise operations, integrating legacy frameworks with modern cloud infrastructure, and supporting large-scale supply chain and inventory workloads. Core Responsibilities Enterprise Integration:

Designing and managing API gateways, event brokers, and middleware to bridge older IBM i technologies with distributed platforms and modern systems.<br />Legacy Modernization: Upgrading and maintaining systems in IBM-derived environments, ensuring high availability and continuous operational continuity. Backend Development:

Managing complex data infrastructures (often utilizing DB2, SQL, and related database tech).<br />Compliance &amp; Security: Adhering to strict enterprise compliance, including payment card industry (PCI) and data security (PII) standards across high-volume transaction environments. Collaboration:

Working closely with enterprise architects and system engineers to execute major platform software upgrades. Typical Technical Requirements Legacy &amp; Midrange Systems: Proficiency with IBM i (AS/400), RPG, CL, or COBOL.<br />Modern Scripting &amp; Databases:

Hands-on experience with languages like Python, JavaScript, C++, or Java.<br />Middleware &amp; Integration: Familiarity with messaging queues (e.g., IBM MQ), API gateways, and event-driven architectures.Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy