As400 Architect

Need to be Onsite in Columbus, OH and prefer W2 resources.

We are seeking an AS400 IT Architect in Columbus OH. The ideal candidates needs strong retail IT systems knowledge and strong retail domain knowledge. Particularly in AS400/RPG Development and Architecture.

You will be responsible to:
Define Architectural Roadmaps for the Retail and Distribution project using AS400
Develop and Evaluate Solution Options
Mentor development teams
Collaborate with business partners, business analysts, and technology teams to find innovative solutions
Present technology solutions to senior leadership.
Programmer with As400, RPGLE, RPG, CLP & SQL experience for a Distribution business.

Job Requirements
RPG Development and Architecture Experience
AS400 Programming and Architecture Experience
Experience with Integrations is a great plus
Experience managing onshore & offshore support teams from onshore
Great communication skills
Ability to create management-level reporting/dashboards
Understanding of development methodologies

Job Description
The ideal candidate will have managed multiple offshore support projects in the past. The candidate would need to be able to gather work requirements, have a strong understanding of AS400/ RPG development Architecture. Assign work requirements, pass off work requirements to offshore, verify offshore/Onshore work is complete, and deliver completed work to the client. The ideal candidate will need to have great communication skills and the ability to work with both management and developers.

Managerial note: We need someone who has worked on more modern platforms than AS400. We need solid knowledge/experience with at least one of these: eCommerce, Order Management Systems or Point-of-sale systems.