TECHNICAL LEAD - AS/400

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We are seeking an experienced AS/400 Synon Developer Lead with expertise in IBM iSeries (AS/400) application development, maintenance, modernization, and support. The ideal candidate should possess strong hands-on experience in Synon (CA 2E), CL/400, DB2/400, SQL/400 , and end-to-end Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) execution.

The candidate will be responsible for leading development teams, engaging with business stakeholders, analyzing requirements, designing technical solutions, developing and testing applications, coordinating deployments, and providing production support for large-scale enterprise systems across logistics, retail, banking, insurance, and healthcare domains.

Technical Leadership

Lead AS/400 application development and enhancement initiatives.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams.

Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to development standards.

Drive application modernization and migration initiatives.

Analysis & Design

Analyze business and functional requirements.

Prepare technical design documents and solution specifications.

Evaluate existing application functionalities and propose improvements.

Participate in estimation, planning, and project reviews.

Development & Implementation

Develop and maintain applications using Synon (CA 2E) and CL/400.

Create and modify screen designs, business functions, and batch processes.

Design and execute database queries using DB2/400 and SQL/400.

Implement system integrations with external and third-party applications.

Testing & Support

Perform unit, integration, system, and user acceptance testing support.

Create and execute test plans and test scripts.

Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions.

Support deployment, release management, and post-production validation.

Stakeholder Management

Collaborate directly with clients and business users.

Communicate project status, risks, and dependencies.

Coordinate with QA, integration, infrastructure, and support teams.

Team Management

Mentor junior developers and provide knowledge transfer sessions.

Manage task allocations and monitor project progress.

Support onboarding and training of team members.

Required Technical Skills

Core Technologies

IBM AS/400 (IBM iSeries)

Synon (CA 2E)

CL/400

DB2/400

SQL/400

Development & Testing

Application Design and Development

System Integration

Unit Testing

Integration Testing

UAT Support

Defect Analysis and Resolution

Tools

Turnover

Implementer

Synon

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Required Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Requirement gathering and impact analysis

Technical documentation expertise

Client and stakeholder management

Team leadership and mentoring

SDLC and Agile project delivery experience

Production support and incident management

Effective communication and coordination skills

Key Project Experience

Enterprise Data Archiving Solutions

AS/400 Application Modernization

Third-party API Integration Projects

Retail Claims Processing Systems

Insurance Remediation Applications

EDI Transaction Processing

Contract Management Systems

Production Support and Enhancement Programs

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Experience leading offshore delivery teams.

Experience working directly with global clients.

Exposure to application migration and modernization initiatives.

Strong documentation and governance practices.