Lead Software Engineer (iSeries)

TL;DR

Lead Software Engineer (iSeries): Developing and maintaining market-leading Capital Market products with an accent on system analysis, technical architecture, and software design for IBM i platforms. Focus on designing high-quality software enhancements, resolving critical functional issues for corporate clients, and leading developer task execution.

Location: Hybrid (Newark, NJ)

Company

A global fintech leader providing award-winning services and products for Capital Markets.

What you will do

• Analyze user requirements and design technical architecture for application enhancements.
• Develop and maintain software using iSeries (IBM i) technologies.
• Track developer tasks, perform code reviews, and ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Provide real-time technical support and crisis management for corporate clients.
• Collaborate on product release management and prioritization of development work.
• Evaluate third-party software and provide strategic recommendations to management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 7-10 years of application development experience in iSeries (IBM i).
• Proficiency in Ile-RPG, RPG Free, CL, DB2, SQL, and IBM MQ Series.
• Experience with iSeries-based Code Management Systems (e.g., ALDON CMS) and Git.
• Proven experience in client support.

Nice to have

• Knowledge and experience in the Capital Market domain (Bonds, Equities).
• Experience with Java, Node JS, React, and API development.

Culture & Benefits

• Culture focused on empowering others and professional growth.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility to work remotely while being assigned to a physical office.
• Comprehensive corporate benefit offerings.
• Strong commitment to equal employment opportunity and diversity.