AS400 Programmer (part-time)

Catapult Solutions Group; Allen (TX); Remote; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Catapult Solutions Group is seeking an AS400 programmer for a 12-month contract-to-hire engagement, remote and part-time at 30 hours per week. The role will support the client’s deployment of AS400, Windows Server web applications, and COBOL-based mainframe tasks, with opportunities to upgrade systems between installations.

Ideal candidates will have experience with AS400 commands, RPG syntax, access to mainframe environments, and a commitment to code quality through reviews and debugging. U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience with AS400 commands.
• Basic knowledge of RPG syntax and structure.
• Experience working with Windows Server-based web application environments.
• Familiarity with mainframe environments and the ability to read COBOL code.
• Programming or software-engineering-related certifications and/or an active desire to pursue relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Performing software installations on AS400 and Windows Servers.
• Assisting with code reviews, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure code quality and resolve issues.
• Learning assignments and designing/developing programming requirements and software specifications.
• Assisting with programming and testing all or selected components of applications.
• Learning to analyze and resolve test-result problems and debug production issues.
• Participating in the creation of programming documentation.
• Staying current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to continuously improve skills and software-development processes.
• Adhering to organizational standards, policies, and procedures related to software development, security, and compliance.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

AS400 commands

RPG syntax

Windows Server

COBOL reading

Education

Programming/certifications

Job description

12-month contract-to-hire position for an AS400 Programmer (30 hours/week) on a remote basis

***We can only consider US Citizens and US Permanent Residents for this role***

This position is part-time: 30 hours per week!

• This role will work with a team of programmers and analysts supporting the client’s Deposit Escrow and Sweeps systems.
• The primary focus will be completing new installations for financial institutions.
• The individual will also assist with other assignments between installations, including system upgrades.

What You’ll Be Responsible for:

• Performing software installations on AS400 and Windows Servers.
• Assisting with code reviews, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure code quality and resolve issues.
• Learning assignments and designing/developing programming requirements and software specifications.
• Assisting with programming and testing all or selected components of applications.
• Learning to analyze and resolve test-result problems and debug production issues.
• Participating in the creation of programming documentation.
• Staying current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to continuously improve skills and software-development processes.
• Adhering to organizational standards, policies, and procedures related to software development, security, and compliance.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need to have:

• Experience with AS400 commands.
• Basic knowledge of RPG syntax and structure.
• Experience working with Windows Server-based web application environments.
• Familiarity with mainframe environments and the ability to read COBOL code.
• Programming or software-engineering-related certifications and/or an active desire to pursue relevant certifications.