AS400/iSeries System Analyst
At Target Group, we’re not just about platforms, processes and programmes — we’re about people, partnerships and progress.
Our Business Solutions team sits at the heart of how we deliver value to our customers, and we’re looking for a System Analyst/Designer (AS400/iSeries) who’s excited by solving complex problems and shaping meaningful technology solutions.
If you enjoy working at the intersection of technology, financial services and consultancy, and want to be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking team — we’d love to hear from you.
What can you expect?
As part of our Product & Platform team, you’ll play a critical role in designing and shaping solutions that support our clients and drive Target’s technical roadmap forward.
Working closely with clients and colleagues across the business, you’ll combine industry expertise, product knowledge and technical design skills to solve business‑critical challenges. You’ll design smart, secure, scalable solutions that make the most of Target’s proprietary platforms while integrating seamlessly with best‑in‑class third‑party technologies.
We’re big believers in collaboration, but we have a flexible approach to hybrid working depending on demand. There will also be occasional travel to client sites across the UK as part of this role.
What you’ll be doing
1. Owning solution designs from concept through to delivery Supporting bids and tenders with strong business, functional and technical expertise to shape winning propositions
2. Documenting compelling, cost‑effective solution designs
3. Partnering with Business Analysts to review requirements and facilitate client workshops
4. Acting as a trusted design authority throughout the project lifecycle
5. Translating designs into clear, actionable guidance for software engineering teams
6. Supporting development, testing, onboarding and operational readiness
7. Sit on Target’s Design Authority Board, championing best practice and technical governance
Requirements
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who combines technical depth with a people‑first mindset — a confident consultant who enjoys collaboration and continuous improvement.
8. Subject matter expertise in Financial Servicing (Lending and/or Investments)
9. Proven client‑facing and presentation experience
10. Experience designing to standards and industry patterns, with security by design
11. AS400 / iSeries experience
Desirable (but not essential):
12. Cloud technologies (AWS and/or Azure)
13. IBM Middleware ( IBM i)
14. API integration ( MuleSoft)
15. Delivery methodologies (Agile / Waterfall)
16. Tooling such as JIRA and Confluence
17. SQL scripting or programming
Benefits
Core Benefits
18. Competitive salary of up to £60,000 per annum
19. 30 days holiday plus bank holidays – from day one
20. Hybrid working policy
21. Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (employer matched up to 6%)
22. Company‑paid Private Medical Insurance (benefit in kind)
23. Group Life Assurance
24. Group Income Protection
25. Discretionary annual bonus scheme
26. Annual pay review
Flexible & Lifestyle Benefits
27. My Flex benefits platform – access to a wide range of voluntary benefits
28. Technology Buying Scheme (salary sacrifice)
29. Gym Flex – discounted gym and health club memberships
30. Dental Insurance
31. Critical Illness Cover
32. Health Cash Plan
33. Cycle to Work scheme
34. Tastecard / Coffee Club
35. Employee Discount Scheme across hundreds of retailers
Wellbeing & Support
36. Wisdom Wellbeing – confidential health and wellbeing support, including EAP
37. Free flu vaccinations and eye tests, plus contributions towards glasses
38. Recognition Scheme celebrating successes across the business
39. Free mortgage advice and support
40. Charitable payroll giving
41. Access to a GP 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year through GP24
42. Everest Funeral Concierge
43. Free Bereavement and Probate Advice and Support
44. Enhanced parental leave
Why Join Target
You’ll be joining a team that genuinely:
45. Celebrates success through our My Recognition portal
46. Invests in your development with regular feedback and support
47. Cares about wellbeing as much as delivery
48. Encourages curiosity, innovation and best practice
We’re committed to creating a Diverse & Inclusive culture through the execution of our D&I strategy, community relationships, our people & leaders.