Job Advert Overview of role The Senior IBMi (RPG) Engineer provides technical leadership and support for the IBMi platform, supporting applications and services for both customers and colleagues of Love2shop, developing fit for purpose solutions and maintaining availability and performance of current production systems. The Senior Engineer is the expert in their technology area. They have responsibility for technical delivery (detailed design and build) both as well as providing second line support for the iSeries/IBMi application services.
Key responsibilities • Be the technical expert in RPG application delivery on the IBMi platform. • Lead other developers and technicians • Identifying new opportunities and accurately analysing and estimating new developments, quickly assessing feasibility. • Ensuring high quality, value for money solutions by delivering build/unit test to Love2shop standards. • Provide second line support and incident fix expertise, following ITIL principles and maintaining effective change control process, including providing out of hours support on a rota basis. • Lead and resolve problem solving issues that arise in the day to day running of Systems within span of control, providing timely responses and solutions as required. Provide clear plans of actions for their resolutions and the ability to clearly articulate impacts to Senior Stakeholders • Create and document test procedures and scenarios for the unit test phase of change delivery. • Lead the resolution of technical issues during the SIT, UAT and rollout phases of assigned changes. • Be Strong communicator who feels at ease to actively challenge estimates and solutions and where applicable, offer alternatives. • Provide clear and concise escalation to Project Managers and Service Leads when required. • Ability to identify project risks and present options and recommendations to mitigate those risks. • You will be part of an on call rota (1 in 5)
What we would like from you • A minimum of 5 years RPG delivery experience • Strong experience in the timely delivery of quality software change. • Excellent problem solving and prioritisation skills. • Understanding of iSeries platforms, integration with other technologies and systems (IBM Websphere knowledge essential). • The ability to both read technical code and to conceptualise and document it as an overall process. • Experience and knowledge of system analysis in a structured environment.
Our benefits if you decide to join us: • 25 days’ holiday per year, plus bank holidays • Company pension scheme • UK health care cover • Staff Everyday Benefits card offering discounts with multiple retailers (10%) • Corporate travel scheme with Merseyrail, Northern rail, Arriva & Transport for Wales • Fabulous kitchen space which offers free tea and coffee • Faith room open to all denominations along with dedicated kitchen space for Halal and Kosher food preparation • Family friendly leave • Community volunteering policy which allows you 2 days per year to support the community with charitable events • EV car sheme • Company share options
As a disability-confident committed company, we have a passion for championing equality. We welcome all colleagues into a work environment where success is attainable for everyone, regardless of disability, age, race, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We are committed to ensuring that everyone has equal access to growth and opportunities in our workplace.
Contract type Permanent Hours 35 Salary Competitive Benefits Competitive
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