# AS400/iSeries System Analyst

**Company:** [Target](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/8DA4SXZeo48Aqwc7YkbAuY.md)
**Location:** Cardiff, United Kingdom
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

**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**

-   Owning solution designs from concept through to delivery Supporting bids and tenders with strong business, functional and technical expertise to shape winning propositions
-   Documenting compelling, cost‑effective solution designs
-   Partnering with Business Analysts to review requirements and facilitate client workshops
-   Acting as a trusted design authority throughout the project lifecycle
-   Translating designs into clear, actionable guidance for software engineering teams
-   Supporting development, testing, onboarding and operational readiness
-   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.

-   Subject matter expertise in **Financial Servicing** (Lending and/or Investments)
-   Proven client‑facing and presentation experience
-   Experience designing to standards and industry patterns, with **security by design**
-   AS400 / iSeries experience

**Desirable (but not essential):**

-   Cloud technologies (AWS and/or Azure)
-   IBM Middleware (e.g. IBM i)
-   API integration (e.g. MuleSoft)
-   Delivery methodologies (Agile / Waterfall)
-   Tooling such as JIRA and Confluence
-   SQL scripting or programming

## Benefits

**Core Benefits**

-   Competitive salary of up to £60,000 per annum
-   **30 days holiday plus bank holidays – from day one**
-   Hybrid working policy
-   Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (employer matched up to 6%)
-   Company‑paid Private Medical Insurance (benefit in kind)
-   Group Life Assurance
-   Group Income Protection
-   Discretionary annual bonus scheme
-   Annual pay review

**Flexible & Lifestyle Benefits**

-   My Flex benefits platform – access to a wide range of voluntary benefits
-   Technology Buying Scheme (salary sacrifice)
-   Gym Flex – discounted gym and health club memberships
-   Dental Insurance
-   Critical Illness Cover
-   Health Cash Plan
-   Cycle to Work scheme
-   Tastecard / Coffee Club
-   Employee Discount Scheme across hundreds of retailers

**Wellbeing & Support**

-   Wisdom Wellbeing – confidential health and wellbeing support, including EAP
-   Free flu vaccinations and eye tests, plus contributions towards glasses
-   Recognition Scheme celebrating successes across the business
-   Free mortgage advice and support
-   Charitable payroll giving
-   Access to a GP 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year through GP24
-   Everest Funeral Concierge
-   Free Bereavement and Probate Advice and Support
-   Enhanced parental leave

**Why Join Target**

You’ll be joining a team that genuinely:

-   Celebrates success through our **My Recognition** portal
-   Invests in your development with regular feedback and support
-   Cares about wellbeing as much as delivery
-   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.