Analyst/Developer (RPG/AS400 IBM i)

kdc/one, Knowlton; Knowlton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance including eye,

Travel insurance

RRSP contributions

Bonus program

On-site cafeteria

Career development opportunities

Job summary

kdc/one in Knowlton, QC seeks an AS/400 Programmer-Analyst to analyze, develop, integrate and support business apps on the IBM i platform. You will work with users to design effective solutions and manage the entire application lifecycle from needs analysis to production.

You will primarily code in RPG III/IV/RPGLE and SQL, ensure performance and reliability, and collaborate with IT teams, users and external partners to continuously improve systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of analysis and development on IBM i (AS/400).
• Proficiency in RPG III/IV/RPGLE and SQL.
• Good knowledge of DB2 databases.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business needs and propose technologial solutions.
• Design, develop, test and maintain IBM i applications.
• Program mainly in RPG III, RPG IV, RPGLE and SQL.
• Evolve and optimize business systems and interfaces.
• Produce technical and functional documentation.
• Provide advanced user support and diagnose issues.
• Collaborate with IT teams, users and partners.

Skills

RPG III

RPG IV

RPGLE

SQL

DB2

Education

DEC or Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering or related field

Tools

IBM i (AS/400)

Job description

At kdc/one, we are leaders in contract manufacturing and the largest manufacturer of deodorants in North America.

At the heart of our values is excellence, which motivates us to offer innovative solutions to our customers all over the world.

In order to support the evolution of our business systems, we are looking for an AS/400 Programmer-Analyst who wishes to put his or her expertise at the service of a manufacturing company in constant evolution.

The mission we offer you:

As an AS/400 Programmer-Analyst, you will be responsible for the analysis, development, integration and support of business applications on the IBM i platform (AS/400). You will work in partnership with users to understand their needs, design effective solutions and ensure the maintenance and evolution of our business systems. You will participate in the entire application life cycle, from needs analysis to production, ensuring the quality, performance and reliability of the solutions developed.

An Overview Of Your Everyday Life

• Analyze the business needs of the different departments and recommend appropriate technological solutions.
• Design, develop, test and maintain applications on the IBM i platform (AS/400).
• Programming mainly in RPG III, RPG IV, RPGLE and SQL.
• Participate in the evolution and optimization of business systems.
• Perform functional and technical analyses of change requests.
• Develop and maintain interfaces between the various internal and external systems.
• Provide advanced level support to users.
• Diagnose and resolve application and performance issues.
• Perform unit, integrated and validation testing.
• Produce and maintain technical and functional documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with IT teams, business users and external partners.

You are the ideal candidate if you have:

• A DEC or bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in analysis and development on IBM i (AS/400).
• Excellent proficiency in RPG III, RPG IV, RPGLE, and SQL.
• A good knowledge of DB2 databases.
• Experience in business process analysis and writing functional and technical specifications.
• Experience in supporting and maintaining critical applications.

Advantages

• Knowledge of manufacturing environments.
• Experience with system integrations (EDI, API, etc.).
• Knowledge of project management and continuous improvement methodologies.

The qualities that make you stand out

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Autonomy and sense of initiative.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Team spirit and collaboration.
• Good management of priorities.
• Concern for quality and service to users.

What we have to offer you:

• Comprehensive insurance including vision, dental, travel, and more
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Telemedicine/Telepharmacy
• RRSP: We contribute up to 4% of your salary, corresponding to your contribution
• Bonus: Access to a bonus program based on our successes as a company and your personal goals achieved
• On-site cafeteria for convenient and enjoyable meal breaks
• Internal mobility and career development opportunities to develop your potential