Developer

Kaiser Aluminum; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Aluminum in Franklin, Tennessee is seeking a Jobscope Developer (RPG Developer) to support, enhance, and maintain the Jobscope ERP system on IBM i (AS/400). The ideal candidate has 5+ years of RPG programming experience, familiarity with manufacturing ERP environments, and strong debugging, analytical, and communication skills to translate business needs into reliable technical solutions.

Onsite at our corporate office, you will collaborate with IT and business users to implement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of RPG programming on IBM i (AS/400).
• Prior experience with Manufacturing ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of RPGLE, CL, DDS, PDM, SDA.
• Experience with SQL on IBM.
• Ability to debug, troubleshoot, and optimize legacy code.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and maintain applications within the Jobscope ERP system.
• Write, test, and debug programs using RPG (RPG IV / RPGLE / Free-format RPG).
• Support IBM i (AS/400) environment, including system integrations and enhancements.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Perform system testing, deployment, and documentation of changes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production and system issues.
• Collaborate with business users, IT teams, and vendors for ongoing improvements.
• Provide user support and technical guidance.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or related

Tools

RPG (RPG IV / RPGLE / Free-format)

CL

DDS

PDM

SDA

SQL on IBM i

Job description

Kaiser Aluminum is known around the world for its superior quality. Our secret is what we put into it—innovative thinking, industry-leading reliability, and a world-class commitment to customer service. In short, the same qualities we look for in our people. We are looking for a Jobscope Developer (RPG Developer) to join Kaiser Aluminum at our corporate office in Franklin, Tennessee!

Requisition 1428.

TheJobscope Developer (RPG Developer) will support, enhance, and maintain the Jobscope ERP system. The role involves working with IBM i (AS/400) technologies, including RPG programming, to develop custom solutions, troubleshoot system issues, and optimize business processes across manufacturing and distribution functions.

The role is onsite at our Franklin Tennessee corporate office. At this time, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role, either now or in the future. Therefore, we cannot move forward with candidates who would require sponsorship and or are on (e.g., H-1B, F-1, STEM OPT, OPT) visas.

What you will work on:

• Develop, modify, and maintain applications within the Jobscope ERP system.
• Write, test, and debug programs using RPG (RPG IV / RPGLE / Free-format RPG).
• Support IBM i (AS/400) environment, including system integrations and enhancements.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Perform system testing, deployment, and documentation of changes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production and system issues.
• Collaborate with business users, IT teams, and vendors for ongoing improvements.
• Provide user support and technical guidance.

What you will bring to the position:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Five plus (5+) years of experience in RPG programming on IBM i (AS/400)
• Prior experience with Manufacturing ERP systems
• Strong knowledge of RPGLE, CL, DDS, PDM,SDA
• Experience with SQL on IBM
• i Ability to debug, troubleshoot, and optimize legacy code
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality

Preferred experience

• AS400/RPG Mfg/Distribution systems
• MAPICS / Infor
• XABPCS / Inf
• WorldPRMSSystem21

Preferred skills

• Experience with free-format RPG and modern IBM i
• tools
• Experience with COBOL
• Knowledge of system integrations
• Familiarity with EDI, FTP, DBU, Hawkeye, TL Ashford
• Experience with change management and version control tools

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered based on job-related qualifications and abilities. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

About Kaiser Aluminum: Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing an inclusive culture.