IBM iSeries Solutions Architect

Accenture • Kirkland, WA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Navisite, part of Accenture, has evolved to become a trusted digital transformation partner for growing and established global brands. We provide global capabilities, customer-centric solutions, and flexible approaches that are specifically rightsized for the needs of mid-market and small enterprise customers. This team specializes in digital transformation and managed services with deep expertise in cloud, infrastructure and application services dedicated to assisting clients in building a strong digital core. With experience across multiple cloud providers, enterprise applications and digital technologies, Navisite serves clients in the health and industrial, life sciences, technology, consumer goods and retail industries. Given their customer-centric solutions and flexible approaches, this team is adept at scaling our services for clients seeking to modernize and build more agile, resilient, and scalable businesses. The Navisite team of more than 1,400 members globally joined Accenture in January 2024. As part of Accenture, you will be working with an ambitious, collaborative team more empowered than ever to help customers modernize their IT for the AI era. You Are: An Enterprise Solution Architect with deep expertise in IBM iSeries (AS/400) systems, including RPG‑based applications, DB2/400, middleware integrations, system operations, modernization frameworks, and managed‑services delivery models. You excel at engaging prospective customers, diagnosing legacy platform challenges, and shaping modern, scalable solutions across operations, automation, modernization, and cloud‑adjacent technologies. You operate confidently in presales environments—partnering with sales teams, leading technical discussions, and translating business requirements into executable architectures. You can independently design complex iSeries solutions while also co‑creating outcomes collaboratively with clients and internal delivery teams.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years in a technology environment with strong focus on managed services, outsourcing, or systems integration.
• Minimum 5 years in solution planning, deal shaping, presales engineering, or enterprise solution architecture.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on technical experience with IBM iSeries/AS400, including system administration, application operations, DB2/400 management, or integration.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (12 years of work experience).
• If Associate’s Degree: 6 years minimum relevant experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Strong expertise in IBM iSeries components: OS/400, DB2/400, CL, RPG, BRMS, PowerHA, MIMIX, journaling, batch processing
• Experience in modernization techniques such as: API integration, microservices gateways, database modernization, workflow orchestration
• Knowledge of ITIL processes and how they align to IBM i operations.
• Familiarity with scripting, automation, or orchestration tools related to IBM i environments.
• Experience presenting technical solutions in presales or consulting roles.
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to translate technical concepts into business value.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and solution architecture for IBM iSeries/AS400 managed services, application support, modernization pathways, and operations transformation during the presales cycle.
• Architect end‑to‑end delivery models covering operations, monitoring, HA/DR, patching, maintenance, batch orchestration, security, and integration workflows.
• Design modernization options such as APIs, microservices integration layers, database refactoring, and refactoring/replatforming strategies.
• Serve as the primary architectural voice in discussions with Operating Group leadership, sales executives, senior client buyers, and functional owners.
• Present iSeries solution approaches, performance models, risk assessments, delivery structures, and modernization roadmaps in a compelling and business‑aligned narrative.
• Drive the required Technology Delivery approvals—aligning scope, solution risks, assumptions, cost models, SLAs, and delivery feasibility with Operating Group leadership.
• Ensure all proposed solutions reflect established organizational standards, industry best practices, and client constraints.
• Work closely with sales teams, IBM iSeries SMEs, application architects, DBAs, and delivery leaders to validate scope and feasibility.
• Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure effective transition planning, resource estimation, and operational readiness.
• Promote the use of standardized solution components by coordinating with Legal, Commercial, and Corporate Development Transaction Services.
• Provide input on contractual terms, service definitions, SLAs, and operational commitments.
• Conduct deep‑dive assessments of customer IBM i environments, including OS versions, hardware configurations, DB2/400 structures, security models, and technical debt.
• Recommend operational improvements, automation opportunities, cost optimizations, and modernization pathways (API enablement, container adjacency, cloud integration).
• Partner with Technology leadership to identify the correct delivery Points of Contact.
• Travel may range from 0% to 100% depending on deal stage, client discussions, and business need.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees