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About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Analyst to play a pivotal role in supporting our client's Business Support Systems (BSS) transformation, while also maintaining and enhancing their legacy IBM iSeries (AS/400) applications using RPG. This role is a key part of succession planning as current senior analysts approach retirement.

You will be expected to hit the ground running—managing the transition from legacy systems to modern cloud-based solutions while ensuring business continuity and engaging closely with a collaborative, high-performing internal IT team.

Job Title: Senior Systems Analyst (RPG / Legacy Systems)

Location: Regina, SK (Remote within Canada considered)

Job Type: Full-Time/Permanent Key skills required:

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and enhance legacy systems built on IBM AS/400 (iSeries) with RPG programming.

Support the transformation of Business Support Systems (BSS) including future integration with modern platforms (billing, workflow, revenue management).

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.

Act as a technical subject matter expert across both legacy and evolving systems.

Participate in solution architecture, system administration, and database management.

Support and mentor other team members as part of long-term succession planning.

Ensure seamless knowledge transfer.

Contribute to automation and modernization initiatives while managing day-to-day system needs.

Looking for:

Proven experience with RPG programming (RPG IV, Free Format RPG, etc.) on IBM iSeries / AS400.

Strong blend of technical and analytical capabilities, with a progressive career path (e.g., programmer → system admin).

Background in solution architecture, database management, and full-stack development is preferred.

Exposure to BSS/OSS environments, especially in telecommunications, is a strong asset.

Able to work independently, handle multiple responsibilities, and navigate complex legacy systems with minimal supervision.

Willingness to travel quarterly to Regina for in-person collaboration (expenses covered).

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative, community-focused team environment.

Key technologies: SQL; PHP; Java; Javascript; Managing AS400/IBMi platforms; MySQL; DB2; IBMi; Linux; Windows server; Requirements gathering / working with stakeholders; AS400 based Applications; Billing System; Database administration

Candidates who are interested are welcome to submit their updated resumes either through the LinkedIn job posting or by emailing [email protected].