IBM I Modernization Specialist

Job Title: IBM i Modernization Specialist Location: Juneau, Alaska – Remote Role Summary Seeking a very senior IBM i modernization specialist with deep, hands-on experience in long-running LANSA-based enterprise applications.. This role requires architect-level understanding of how LANSA, RPG, DB2 for i, and JDE-style workloads evolved over decades and how to safely disentangle, refactor, or retire them as part of cloud and AI transformation initiatives. This is not a pure developer role. This role requires someone who understands how LANSA solved problems 20 years ago — and how to safely unwind it today without breaking the business. Must-Have Experience (Non-Negotiable) 15+ years of hands-on experience in IBM i (AS/400 / iSeries) enterprise environments Deep hands-on LANSA experience, including: RDML-based LANSA codebases, including newer variants (e.g., RDMLX) LANSA runtime and object model 5250, web-enabled, and API-style LANSA apps Strong command of DB2 for i, including schema design, physical/logical files, and performance considerations Demonstrated ability to analyze, trace, and explain complex, poorly documented legacy code Experience supporting or modernizing business-critical systems order management, pricing, inventory, customer-facing workflows) Proven track record in LANSA and IBM i modernization, including retain / refactor / rewrite decisions Ability to identify and mitigate tight coupling between LANSA, IBM i objects, and downstream systems Modernization & Architecture Requirements ·Direct experience with LANSA modernization or migration, including: Retain vs refactor vs rewrite decisions Re-platforming off proprietary runtimes Breaking tight coupling to IBM i objects Ability to articulate modernization trade-offs to technical and business stakeholders Experience defining functional disentanglement strategies before infrastructure moves Comfortable advising on what not to migrate Nice-to-Have (Strong Differentiators) ·Exposure to JDE (JD Edwards) integrations or customizations ·Experience modernizing IBM i workloads toward AWS, Azure, or hybrid ·Understanding of API enablement and service boundaries ·Prior consulting or advisory experience with enterprise clients