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SENIOR IBM i / AS400 SPECIALIST – CORE MODERNIZATION

Vrinda International

Gorinchem
Contractor, Full-time
10+ years experience
Remote OK

Key Skills

IBM i
AS400
COBOL
DB2 for i
SQL
Python
Legacy system analysis
Reverse engineering
Batch processing
Job queues
Scheduling
Test environment management
Data structure analysis
Technical documentation
QA/UAT support

Job Description

 HIRING | SENIOR IBM i / AS400 SPECIALIST – CORE MODERNIZATION 

 Location: Remote / Offshore – India
 Experience: 12+ Years
 Budget: ₹1.8–2.0 LPM
 Employment: Contract / Project-Based
Shift: US Shift | Minimum 4 Hours Overlap

 ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for a Senior IBM i / AS400 Specialist with strong hands-on expertise in COBOL, DB2 for i, SQL, and Python on IBM i. You will work as the offshore execution arm of the Onshore IBM i Lead, focusing on legacy system analysis, COBOL reverse engineering, business logic discovery, system dependencies, documentation, test environments, and test-data preparation.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze DB2 for i schemas, files, tables, relationships & data structures
• Reverse engineer complex COBOL applications and business rules
• Trace Policy, Transaction & Line-of-Business processing flows
• Analyze batch jobs, job queues, scheduling & dependencies
• Review SQL queries, database access patterns & performance
• Document actual system behavior and technical/functional flows
• Configure/manage IBM i/AS400 QA/UAT environments
• Generate and validate realistic test data
• Support QA/UAT environment and data readiness
• Collaborate with Onshore IBM i SME/Lead and modernization teams

 MANDATORY SKILLS

 12+ years IBM i / AS400 experience
 Strong COBOL on IBM i/AS400
 Python on IBM i – Mandatory
 Strong DB2 for i & SQL
 Legacy application reverse engineering
 Batch processing, job queues & scheduling
 AS400 test environment & test-data management
 Excellent spoken/written English & communication

 Not a Cloud, DevOps, Kubernetes, or generic backend role.

 EXPECTATIONS

30 Days: Understand architecture, COBOL programs, DB2 schema & begin documentation.
60 Days: Independently own system analysis, test environments & datasets.
90 Days: Own assigned modules end-to-end and deliver validated modernization-ready documentation.



Core Responsibilities

The specialist will focus on legacy system analysis, COBOL reverse engineering, and business logic discovery to support core modernization efforts. They are responsible for managing QA/UAT environments, validating test data, and collaborating with the onshore lead to document system behaviors.

Requirements

Candidates must have over 12 years of experience with IBM i/AS400 systems, including strong proficiency in COBOL, Python, and DB2. Excellent English communication skills are required to effectively collaborate with the modernization team and document technical flows.

About Vrinda International

Industry: Human Resources Services

Company size: 11-50 employees

🌍 About Vrinda International At Vrinda International, we guide individuals toward achieving their academic and career goals through education consulting and recruitment solutions. Founded with a vision to make quality education and career opportunities accessible, we have grown into a multi-vertical consultancy offering study abroad, online education, and staffing services. Based in Chandigarh, we serve clients across Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and pan-India with transparent guidance and long-term value. 🎓 Our Services 💼 Recruitment • Domestic & International Hiring • IT & Non-IT Recruitment (Healthcare, Finance, Sales, etc.) • Bulk & Niche Hiring • Sub-Vendor & Staffing Partnerships • Candidate Screening & Shortlisting • Campus to Corporate Hiring 🌐 Education • Study Abroad Admissions (USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Europe, UAE) • Online Degree Counseling (UGC-approved UG & PG programs) • Pathway Programs (India + Abroad) • Visa Assistance & SOP Writing • Test Preparation (IELTS, PTE, Duolingo) 🚀 Why Choose Us • Expertise in Education + Recruitment • Strong database of students and candidates • Fast, quality-driven delivery • CRM-based process & dedicated team • Pan-India reach with global outlook 📈 Our Mission To empower individuals with future-ready education and career opportunities—through learning, global exposure, and meaningful employment. 📍 Let’s Connect Students, job seekers, employers, and partners—let’s collaborate and grow together. Vrinda International – Guiding Dreams. Building Careers. Transforming Futures.

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