AS 400 Developer

Job Title: AS/400 Developer

Location: [Insert Location or "Remote"]

Job Type: [Full-Time / Contract / Part-Time]

Experience Level: [X] Years

We are seeking a skilled AS/400 Developer to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience developing and maintaining applications on the IBM AS/400 (iSeries) platform, with a focus on RPG IV, RPGLE, CL, and DB2/400. You will work closely with business users and technical teams to support and enhance enterprise systems and ensure seamless day-to-day operations.

• Develop, maintain, and enhance applications on the IBM i (AS/400) platform using RPG IV, RPGLE, CL, and SQL.
• Analyze user requirements and translate them into technical specifications and code.
• Work with business analysts and end users to troubleshoot and resolve system issues.
• Support and improve legacy systems while also assisting in modernization efforts.
• Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and participate in system testing.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot performance issues.
• Provide on-call support when required.

• [3+ or more] years of hands-on experience in AS/400 development.
• Strong proficiency in RPG IV, RPGLE (free and fixed format), CL, SQL/400.
• Experience with DB2/400 database development and optimization.
• Familiarity with job scheduling, batch jobs, and system utilities.
• Understanding of business processes in [e.g., manufacturing, finance, supply chain, etc.] is a plus.
• Ability to write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience with ILE concepts, modular programming, service programs, and procedures.
• Knowledge of EDI, APIs, or web service integration with AS/400 systems.
• Exposure to modernization tools or platforms like IBM Rational Developer, LANSA, or Profound Logic.
• Understanding of Agile or other SDLC methodologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).