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# Senior IBMi Engineer

- **Company:** LHC Group, Inc.
- **Location:** Schaumburg, IL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $91,700.0 - $163,700.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, IBM System I, Cluster Analysis, Disaster Recovery, IBM RPG (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, Enterprise Software Applications, Reliability of Systems
- **Published:** September 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us633fcdd92b19004f11db936abddc19d1/eaa

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience with IBMi in a System Administrator role
 * 3+ Experience working with Independent ASPs (iASPs)
 * 3+ Experience supporting high-availability enterprise environments and disaster recovery planning
 * 3+ Experience with replication technologies (such as Clustering, PowerHA, or MIMIX), * Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of systems administration or infrastructure engineering experience in lieu of degree
 * Experience with CL and/or RPG Programming
 * Experience with SQL
 * Experience utilizing AI-assisted operational tools to streamline workflows, task automation, and system troubleshooting
 * Experience with IBM iSeries performance tuning and capacity planning
 * Strong technical consultation skills working across application development and business leadership teams

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

## Description

As a Senior I O Engineer on the Infrastructure and Operations Engineering team, you will evaluate system specifications, analyze enterprise infrastructure, and recommend modifications to enhance system reliability, availability, serviceability, and scalability. In this role, you will work closely with teammates, application teams, and business partners to solve complex infrastructure problems, define best practices, and lead key technical initiatives. You will also leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to optimize operational workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous innovation across our enterprise environments.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:

 * Evaluate system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware and software compatibility
 * Analyze all aspects of existing infrastructure and recommend modifications to enhance system reliability, availability, serviceability, and scalability
 * Work with teammates, clients, and cross-functional teams to identify and address complex system problems
 * Evaluate new technical developments and recommend infrastructure modifications to align with business strategy
 * Provide in-depth consultation to application teams across a variety of enterprise applications
 * Assist in defining standards, guidelines, best practices, and operational metrics
 * Participate in business strategy development and manage execution plans to achieve key objectives
 * Lead large, complex infrastructure projects to achieve key business goals
 * Solve unique and complex problems with broad business impact, translating complex concepts into clear insights for a variety of technical and non-technical audiences
 * Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous operational improvement
 * Evaluate emerging technology trends to inform solution design and strategic innovation

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.


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