O'Reilly Auto Parts · 13 hours ago
Sr System Engineer (IBM I series)
Springfield, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelO'Reilly Auto Parts is a company with a proven track record of growth and stability, seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to design, build, and support enterprise technical infrastructure with a focus on the IBM i platform. The role involves developing solutions for system stability and performance while providing technical guidance and support to teams and users.
AutomotiveManufacturingRetailWholesale
Responsibilities
Support the collection and analysis of business and technical requirements using interviews, document analysis, and workflow evaluations to ensure clear and accurate understanding of system needs
Recommend and implement technical enhancements to improve the quality, performance, reliability, and security of applications and supporting infrastructure
Document current-state (“as-is”) and future-state (“to-be”) architectures, identifying required changes and contributing to implementation and migration plans
Communicate local action plans and align technical activities with broader organizational strategies; support and motivate team members to achieve business objectives
Provide technical guidance, training, and assistance to users and internal teams to resolve complex infrastructure and platform-related questions
Monitor servers, system configurations, and environments to ensure data integrity, system availability, and software reliability
Analyze systems, hardware, and software to proactively identify risks, performance issues, and capacity constraints
Provide fault isolation and resolution for complex infrastructure issues, acting as a senior escalation point
Open and manage support tickets with third-party vendors as required to resolve platform or infrastructure issues
Provide on-call or pager support for assigned areas of responsibility, as needed
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, contributing to assessments of their potential impact or applicability to the organization
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by reviewing existing infrastructure operations and proposing enhancements to processes, tools, and system design
Support organizational knowledge management efforts by creating and maintaining technical documentation, procedures, and best practices
Develop and maintain technical capabilities through formal training, self-directed learning, and knowledge sharing
Qualification
Required
Strong experience managing, supporting, and troubleshooting IBM i (AS/400) infrastructure environments
Proven ability to identify, diagnose, and resolve complex technical problems using established solution frameworks
Experience reviewing business and technical requirements and developing appropriate implementation plans
Ability to design, execute, and document system and service tests to validate functionality and stability
Experience conducting gap analyses and contributing to change strategies and implementation planning
Strong understanding of business context, technical architecture, and operational processes, with the ability to document both current and future states
Ability to analyze system and performance data, identify trends, and support informed technical decision-making
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Experience: Experienced practitioner able to work independently on complex systems
Benefits
Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
Opportunities for Career Growth
Company
O'Reilly Auto Parts
O’Reilly Auto parts is a specialty retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment and accessories.
Founded in 1957
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2024-08-19Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1993-04-23IPO
Leadership Team
Brent Kirby
President
Greg Johnson
Retired
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