IBM i System Administrator with JDA MMS (merchandise management)
- On-site
- Posted Oct 14, 2026
- 1 position
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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Senior · 5+ years
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
- Application method
- Direct apply is available
Job summary
Administer and support large-scale IBM i systems and JDA MMS environments, including security, storage, disaster recovery, and performance. Lead IBM i engineering efforts and establish development and database standards while resolving complex, business-critical issues.
Job details
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
What you’ll do
Administer and support large-scale IBM i systems and JDA MMS environments, including security, storage, disaster recovery, and performance. Lead IBM i engineering efforts and establish development and database standards while resolving complex, business-critical issues.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, at least five years of IBM i development experience, and three or more years of experience in JDA MMS architecture and customization, IBM i administration, and SAN/storage administration. Candidates should have deep IBM i and ILE expertise, experience supporting 24/7 environments with more than 1,000 users, and strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Listed skills
- Problem solving · Preferred
- Team Leadership · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- IBM i Administration
- RPG/RPGLE Development
- CL Programming
- ILE Architecture
- JDA MMS
- Systems and Security Administration
- SAN and Storage Administration
- SQL and Embedded SQL
- Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
- PowerHA and iASP
- Performance Tuning
- Application Security
- Team Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Business Communication
Job areas
- Technology
- Software
- Management & Leadership
- Retail
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