Lead IBM i (AS/400) Engineer
About The Position
CTG is seeking a Lead IBM i (AS/400) Engineer for a client. The position is remote and requires up to 100 hours of onsite support annually in New Jersey; travel and lodging expenses will be covered by the client. The assignment is for 12 months, with a possible extension. The engineer will maintain detailed knowledge of the client’s technical environment and serve as the senior technical escalation resource for IBM i (AS/400) systems. The role recommends improvements to architecture, performance, patching, firmware, lifecycle management, and technical best practices; supports technical roadmap planning and continuous improvement initiatives; and coordinates technical activities across operational support teams. A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent experience. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required. The expected base salary is $90.00–$95.00 per hour. A competitive benefits package is also offered.
Requirements
- Strong IBM i (AS/400) technical expertise.
- Knowledge of system architecture, performance optimization, patching, firmware, and lifecycle management.
- Strong troubleshooting, technical leadership, and cross-team coordination skills.
- Extensive experience supporting IBM i (AS/400) systems and enterprise infrastructure.
- Proven ability to resolve complex technical issues, provide senior-level escalation support, and guide technical improvements.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience is also accepted.
Responsibilities
- Maintain detailed knowledge of the client’s technical environment.
- Serve as the senior technical escalation resource for IBM i (AS/400) systems.
- Recommend improvements to architecture, performance, patching, firmware, lifecycle management, and technical best practices.
- Support technical roadmap planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate technical activities across operational support teams.
- Provide up to 100 hours of onsite support annually in New Jersey.
Benefits
- Competitive benefit package
- Travel and lodging expenses covered for required onsite support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
