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IBMi/iSeries Application Engineer
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Description
The IBMi/iSeries Engineer provides technical delivery and support for the iSeries platform, supporting applications and services for both customers and colleagues of Love2shop, developing fit for purpose solutions and maintaining availability and performance of current production systems.
Key responsibilities:
Be the technical expert in RPG application delivery on the iSeries platform.
Identify and communicate the technical application requirements.
Ensuring high quality, value for money solutions by delivering build/unit test to Love2shop standards.
Provide second line support and incident fix expertise, following ITIL principles and maintaining effective change control process, including providing out of hours support on a rota basis.
Support team leads in identifying areas for technical innovation and improvement, define their cost, benefits, and strategies for their implementation.
Create and document test procedures and scenarios for the unit test phase of change delivery.
Support in the resolution of technical issues during the SIT, UAT and rollout phases of assigned changes.
Be strong communicator who feels at ease to actively challenge estimates and solutions and where applicable, offer alternatives.
Provide clear and concise escalation to Project Managers and Service Leads when required.
Ability to identify project risks and present options and recommendations to mitigate those risks.
What we would like from you:
A minimum of 5 years RPG delivery experience.
Strong experience in the timely delivery of quality software change.
Excellent problem solving and prioritisation skills.
Understanding of iSeries platforms, integration with other technologies and systems (IBM Websphere knowledge essential).
The ability to both read technical code and to conceptualise and document it as an overall process.
Experience and knowledge of system analysis in a structured environment.
Role tech stack
db2
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Culture overview
It's an exciting time to join PayPoint as we continue to grow rapidly, using our retail products and services expertise to develop innovative payment solutions for diverse markets. At PayPoint, we pride ourselves on our workplace culture and the positive working environment we create. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are always looking for talented, smart and creative people to join our business. Our values Our Vision is to achieve first-time delivery of outstanding technology and services to our customers, create a dynamic place to work for our people and deliver positive outcomes for all our stakeholders. We do this by living our six values, which together form the DNA of our culture. They guide our behaviour and interactions with all of our customers. Via our Monthly Values Award programme, we recognise individuals who demonstrate our company values in their day to day role. Each month we focus on one of our six values and reward an employee with £200 worth of Love2shop vouchers and the use of a premium car parking space for one month. Ambitious: Striving to achieve more Always seeking to improve, in terms of personal development as well as what you do for the business Creating an infectious energy and buzz Being open to trying new things and learning from the experience Collaborative: Involving the right colleagues from across the business at an early stage to achieve the best outcome Pulling together to get things done Thinking beyond your own team/role to do the right thing for the business Good communication – being transparent, keeping others informed and asking for and giving feedback Accountable: Taking responsibility for outcomes Doing what you say you are going to do Flagging issues/problems early Putting things right when they do go wrong Results-focused: Focusing on activities that will have the biggest positive impact Understanding what it takes and galvanizing people across the business to ensure plans are delivered successfully Always acting ethically and with integrity Celebrating the success of all involved Can do: Being open, positive and helpful Finding ways to overcome challenges Going the extra mile to get things done Being able to adapt quickly to different situations Good colleague: Taking the time to get to know colleagues and have fun Thinking of others/the team Supporting colleagues through difficult times Providing good quality work to others
Employee benefits
Cycle To Work
Flexible Hours
Flexible Working
Free Food
Free Parking
Laptop
Life Insurance
Pension
Private Healthcare
Share Options
Wellbeing Programme
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City Centre
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Social Events
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Simon Coles
Chief Technology Officer
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IBMi/iSeries Application Engineer
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