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IBM i System Developer / Programmer Specialist (AS/400) #807672

METANLYTICS LLCConcord, NH🇺🇸United StatesPosted 23 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Leverage your expertise in IBM i (AS/400) and COBOL to maintain and optimize critical business applications in this fully remote role, offering significant impact and continuous learning opportunities. This position is ideal for a mid-senior developer with a strong background in IBM i systems and a proactive approach to problem-solving, with the added benefit of a competitive hourly rate. Apply now to contribute your valuable skills to a dynamic project.

Quick Overview

Salary
€55/hr
Work Type
Remote
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Role: NH - DOL - IBM i System Developer / Programmer Specialist (AS/400) #807672
Client: State of New Hampshire
Location: Concord, NH (listed as Onsite/Hybrid, but work mode indicates Fully Remote)
Work Week: 37.5 Hours
Rate $55/hr on c2c 
Position Overview
This position serves as the primary technical authority responsible for supporting and maintaining a mature IBM i (AS/400) environment and its COBOL-based business applications. The primary focus is on sustaining, optimizing, troubleshooting, and enhancing existing applications rather than developing new systems.
The role also supports the organization''s migration from IBM i to Hyland OnBase WorkView, including data migration, integration planning, and ensuring operational continuity.
Important Submission Requirement
Candidates must have hands-on development experience with Salesforce Public Sector Solutions (PSS) dedicated data model, specifically:
  • Licensing
  • Permitting
  • Inspections (LPI) PSS data models
  • End-to-end data migration from legacy systems into Salesforce
Candidates without this exact Salesforce PSS development experience should NOT be submitted.
Responsibilities
Primary – System Support & Optimization (90%)
  • Maintain and optimize COBOL applications on IBM i (AS/400)
  • Troubleshoot and resolve application and system issues
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes
  • Manage batch jobs, file transfers, and system integrations
  • Monitor system performance using IBM i tools (WRKACTJOB, job queues, etc.)
  • Support SQL-based data access and maintain data integrity
  • Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders
  • Maintain technical documentation
  • Support:
    • PC5250 emulator
    • Print queues
    • Output queues
    • Spool file management
Secondary – Migration & Administration (10%)
  • Support migration from IBM i to Hyland OnBase WorkView
  • Assist with:
    • Data transition planning
    • Integration support
    • Operational continuity
  • User profile management
  • Security/authority updates
  • Job scheduling
  • BRMS backup & restore support
  • Participate in migration testing and validation
Required Skills
Skill
Experience
COBOL development & support on IBM i (AS/400)
5+ years
CL Programming
5+ years
DDS
5+ years
DB2 for i (SQL)
5+ years
IBM i Access Client Solutions (ACS)
5+ years
Navigator for i
5+ years
Batch processing
5+ years
Job scheduling
5+ years
System troubleshooting & optimization
Required
SQL-based data access
Required
Documentation
Required
Excellent communication skills
Required
Flexibility to work after-hours maintenance and migration windows
Required
Stable employment history (no frequent job changes)
Required
Desired Skills
  • Hyland OnBase WorkView
  • BRMS
  • IBM i administration
  • State Government experience
Mandatory Salesforce Experience
Candidates must have development experience with:
  • Salesforce Public Sector Solutions (PSS)
  • Licensing Data Model
  • Permitting Data Model
  • Inspections Data Model
  • Legacy-to-Salesforce data migration
  • Salesforce PSS implementation
This is a mandatory screening requirement. Experience using Salesforce alone or working for a public sector client is NOT sufficient.
Ideal Candidate
  • 5+ years of IBM i / AS400 development
  • Strong COBOL, CL, DDS, DB2 for i
  • Experience supporting production environments
  • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis
  • IBM i administration experience
  • Batch processing expertise
  • Hyland OnBase exposure (preferred)
  • Salesforce Public Sector Solutions (PSS) development with Licensing, Permitting & Inspections data model and legacy migration experience (Mandatory)
  • State government experience (preferred)
  • Stable work history
  • Excellent communication skills
 
 
 
Thanks,                                  
​Mahesh                                                      
Recruiting-Manager
Direct number +1
                                                      
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Skills

SQL
COBOL

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