New

Developer

TEKsystems
$50.00 - $60.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, New Hampshire, Concord
May 07, 2026
Description This position functions as a primary technical authority responsible for sustaining and supporting a mature IBM i (formerly AS/400) environment and its COBOL-based business applications. IMPORTANT NOTES - READ FULLY: 1 - Candidate Location: Candidates local who can be onsite fully will be most strongly preferred, followed by candidates who are local enough to be able to be onsite in either a hybrid schedule or at least occasional basis. If client can't find strong local candidates, they will then consider fully remote candidates. * Remote resources must be located within the contingent United States and must remain within the contingent United States for all work while in this role. Candidates must be able to work on the client's Eastern Time Zone business hours. 2 - Position will have a 37.5 hour work week, NOT a 40-hour work week, and candidates must be able to work alternative schedules (i.e. non-business hours for planned maintenance, upgrades, urgent troubleshooting, and/or migration activities that can't be done during normal business hours). 3 - Exceptional communication skills are required. 4 - Any education, degrees, and certifications listed on the resume MUST contain a valid degree/certification details, INCLUDING the date the certification/degree was acquired or candidates will not be considered. 5 -Three professional references required upon submittal - These references must be supervisory references from past employment, and at least one of the three must be a supervisor from employment where the candidate worked in a role similar to what is being requested for this position. Position Overview: This position functions as a primary technical authority responsible for sustaining and supporting a mature IBM i (formerly AS/400) environment and its COBOL-based business applications. The role emphasizes ensuring system stability, diagnosing and resolving technical issues, and optimizing or enhancing existing programs to comply with regulatory changes and evolving business processes, rather than focusing on the development of entirely new solutions. In addition to ongoing support, this role will actively contribute to the organization's strategic migration from IBM i to Hyland's OnBase WorkView platform, ensuring smooth data transitions, integration planning, and operational continuity throughout the migration process. Key responsibilities include monitoring system health, managing batch processes, supporting file transfers, and maintaining SQL-based data access, while providing technical expertise during the transition to OnBase. The ideal candidate will be able to quickly identify and troubleshoot complex problems, target root causes efficiently, and implement solutions independently with minimal guidance. Roles and Responsibilities: Primary- System Support & Optimization (90%): * Maintain and optimize COBOL-based applications on IBM i (AS/400) to ensure system stability and performance. * Troubleshoot and resolve application and system issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions with minimal guidance. * Manage and enhance batch jobs, file transfers, and integrations with other systems. * Monitor system health, job queues, and performance metrics (e.g., WRKACTJOB) to proactively address potential issues. * Support SQL-based data access and ensure data integrity across applications. * Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve technical issues. * Develop and maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for programs, processes, and troubleshooting steps. * Provide technical assistance for emulator-related issues (PC5250), print/output queues, and spool file management. Secondary - Migration & Administration (10%): * Contribute technical expertise to the strategic migration from IBM i to Hyland's OnBase WorkView platform, including data transition planning, integration support, and operational continuity. * Assist with user profile management, authority adjustments, and job scheduling. * Support backup and restore processes (BRMS) and maintain operational runbooks. * Participate in testing and validation activities during migration and system upgrades. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Concord, NH. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.