IBM i and mainframe modernization with AI-assisted application development
Programmers.io is a 1,000+ person IBM i and Z modernization consultancy headquartered in Dallas with teams across North America, Europe, and India. The tech stack reveals a dual-track strategy: deep IBM i / iSeries expertise paired with aggressive adoption of AI coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, Vertex AI) and modern cloud infrastructure (Azure ecosystem, Databricks, Kubernetes). Active hiring is engineering-heavy (196 roles), skewed toward senior engineers, and focused on AI enablement and modernization — indicating a shift from legacy maintenance toward AI-assisted transformation services.
Notable leadership hires: Supply Chain Planning Lead
Programmers.io specializes in IBM i (AS400, iSeries) and IBM Z system modernization for enterprise clients in manufacturing, transportation, healthcare, retail, and finance. The company operates a global bench of 300+ certified IBM i and Z professionals and delivers services spanning application development, infrastructure, cloud migration, integration, and 24/7 support. Active projects include Oracle Cloud SCM implementation, Workday financial reporting, RAG pipeline development, and REST API integration — reflecting a modernization mandate that bridges legacy system stability with contemporary cloud and AI capabilities. The company reports a 96.8% client satisfaction score and is ISO 42001 and ISO 27001 certified.
Core: IBM i, iSeries Navigator, Workday. Modern: React, Node.js, TypeScript, Express.js, Docker, Kubernetes, GraphQL. Cloud: Azure (Synapse, Data Factory, DevOps, SQL, Event Hubs), Databricks. AI: GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, Vertex AI.
Finance modernization (R2R, O2C, ATR workflows), Oracle Cloud SCM for supply chain planning, Workday financial reporting, RAG pipeline implementation, REST API integrations, test automation frameworks, and data foundation initiatives.
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