Software Engineer - Informix 4GL

Technical Leadership & Architecture :

• Lead technical design and architectural decisions for new features and system enhancements across Informix 4GL-based platforms.
• Operate confidently in AIX or UNIX environments for application deployment, system troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Define and promote coding standards, design patterns, and best practices across the engineering team.
• Collaborate with engineering managers and architects to shape modernization roadmaps for legacy applications.
• Provide hands-on guidance during code reviews, refactoring efforts, and system integrations.

Application Development & Support :

• Develop, test, deploy, and maintain enhancements and features in Informix 4GL.
• Perform complex troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis for production systems.
• Support end-to-end software delivery, ensuring accuracy, performance, and reliability.
• Serve as the technical escalation point for application support and incident resolution.

Collaboration & Problem Solving :

• Work closely with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, product management, and support to ensure alignment on business priorities and technical execution.
• Participate in agile ceremonies, backlog grooming, and sprint planning to support delivery goals.
• Partner with business analysts and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver robust, scalable solutions.

Mentorship & Team Development :

• Mentor junior and mid-level developers, providing coaching, guidance, and professional development.
• Foster a collaborative team culture focused on accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Champion technical learning, internal knowledge sharing, and onboarding initiatives.

Continuous Improvement :

• Evaluate and recommend improvements to existing tools, processes, and system performance.
• Support automation, documentation, and knowledge management initiatives.
• Stay current on technology trends that may enhance or replace legacy systems over time.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in software engineering, including substantial experience with IBM Informix and Informix 4GL.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex development projects or teams.
• Strong expertise in software architecture, data modeling, and performance optimization.
• Skilled in using SDLC tools such as Git, Azure DevOps, PVCS, and JIRA.
• Proven ability to analyze legacy codebases and drive sustainable improvements.
• Familiarity with modern design patterns, object-oriented principles, and refactoring legacy systems.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs, asynchronous programming, and message queueing systems (e.g., RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus).
• Exposure to .NET development and integration strategies with legacy platforms.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS) and hybrid hosting environments.
• Ability to lead cross-functional technical discussions and bridge legacy and modern technology stacks.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical and business stakeholders.