We are looking for a Software Engineer with experience in DB2 on
the iSeries (AS/400) platform to support our modernization initiatives. This
role will primarily focus on reverse engineering and analyzing existing iSeries
applications, documenting current system functionality, and creating clear
technical diagrams to enable migration to a modern technology stack.

Post-migration, this engineer will also play a key role in
supporting and maintaining the modernized solutions.

Key Responsibilities

· Analyze and reverse engineer existing iSeries (AS/400)
applications and DB2 data structures
Document
current system functionality, workflows, and business logic
Create
detailed technical documentation and architecture/data flow diagrams to
support modernization efforts
Collaborate
closely with Java and platform engineering teams to enable feature
migration to modern systems
Identify
gaps, dependencies, and risks in legacy implementations during the
discovery phase
Support
the design and validation of modernized solutions
Transition




to owning and maintaining the migrated features in the contemporary tech stack
post-implementation
Ensure
knowledge transfer and continuity between legacy and up-to-date platforms

Requirements
Required Qualifications

· Minimum 2+ years of experience with DB2 on iSeries (AS/400)
Solid
ability to analyze and understand legacy systems
Experience
creating technical documentation and diagrams (process flows,
system architecture, data mapping)
Solid
SQL skills and understanding of database structures
Strong
analytical and problem-solving abilities
Valuable
communication skills, with the ability to translate legacy logic into
clear documentation

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

· Experience with RPG, CL, or DDS on iSeries
Familiarity
with modern technology stack, including:

o Java / Spring Boot

o Microservices architecture

o Messaging systems (e.g., MQ)

o Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

o Git/GitHub

o CI/CD tools (e.g.

📌 Software Engineer – Iseries Chennai
🏢 Staples India Business Innovation Hub
📍 Chennai