iSeries Development Lead

We re looking for an experienced iSeries specialist to lead a small development team and keep key exam processing systems running smoothly. It s a hands-on role where you ll guide technical decisions, support a team of five developers and make sure core applications stay reliable for users across the organisation. What you ll be doing * Leading the maintenance and modernisation of iSeries systems * Acting as the lead developer for RPG and COBOL work * Designing and delivering new features, integrations and system updates * Overseeing data processing workloads and ensuring outputs are accurate and delivered on time * Reviewing external software and making sure integrations meet internal standards * Producing clear technical specs and documentation * Working with product, BI, research, developers and other internal teams to shape solutions * Keeping project leads updated on progress and managing priorities within the team * Supporting users, explaining technical changes in plain language and improving existing processes * Line managing the iSeries team including workload planning, development and pastoral support

Strong experience developing in RPG, COBOL, Java or .NET * Understanding of the AS400 environment (CL, DDS, DB2 etc) * Ability to design specs, analyse systems and support testing and user journeys * Experience working with data processing, integrations and legacy modernisation * Clear communication skills and confidence dealing with a range of stakeholders * Experience leading or mentoring developers is an advantage