Senior Informix 4GL Developer and Technical Leader

Job Title:

A Software Architect to Lead Complex Development Projects

We are seeking a highly experienced software architect to lead our development team in creating robust, scalable solutions. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with Informix 4GL and UNIX platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or 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.

What We Need:

• ~35 hours of work per week.

• 100% remote from our side.

• You will be paid out every month.

• Min 4yrs of experience.

• Please apply only if you have a 100% remote job currently.

• If you do well, this will continue for a long time.