Software Development Senior Specialist

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NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Software Development Senior Specialist to join our team in Guadalajara, Jalisco (MX-JAL), Mexico (MX).

• 3–7+ years of hands-on development experience on IBM i / AS400 / iSeries systems.
• Strong command of CLLE and RPGLE (including modern free-form RPG).
• Proficiency with SQL on IBM i (DDL, DML, performance tuning, query optimization).
• Solid understanding of iSeries/AS400 system fundamentals, job queues, file structures, and libraries.
• Ability to read, analyze, and modify existing codebases.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain applications on the iSeries/AS400 platform.
• Write, debug, and optimize programs using CLLE, RPGLE (free and fixed form), and SQL.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and solutions.
• Maintain and enhance existing applications, ensuring stability, scalability, and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve application issues.
• Perform data analysis, data manipulation, and design of SQL queries, views, and stored procedures.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and architecture improvements.
• Support production deployments and provide on-call assistance as needed.
• Document technical designs, processes, and system configurations.

• Preferred / Nice-to-Have

  • GMI application experience or exposure (highly beneficial).
  • Familiarity with modern IBM i tools, APIs, or integration technologies.
  • Experience working in Agile or hybrid development environments.
  • Knowledge of change management tools (e.g., Turnover, Aldon, Jira, or similar).
  • Experience with modernization initiatives within iSeries environments.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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