IBM iSeries/AS400 RPG Developer

New Age Technologies; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking an experienced IBM iSeries/AS400 RPG Developer in Louisville, KY. This role involves developing and maintaining pivotal applications that support back-office processes such as sales and billing. The ideal candidate will have substantial expertise in RPG programming and financial systems, focusing on translating business needs into scalable software solutions. Candidates should have strong knowledge in SQL and experience with iSeries platform usage. The position offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for impactful contributions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of development experience, specifically in iSeries/RPG environments.
• Strong ability to translate business problems into effective software solutions.
• Expertise in financial systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software applications on IBM iSeries servers.
• Analyze, design, and create iSeries RPG code for various functions.
• Provide technical support for existing applications.

Skills

RPG programming

SQL

Accounts Receivable (AR)

Accounts Payable (AP)

General Ledger (GL)

Education

Associate degree in Computer Information Systems

Tools

IBM iSeries platform

Job description

This is a direct hire for an IBM iSeries/AS400 RPG Developer in Louisville, KY

No Corp to Corp, H1B Visa and No sponsorship- no outside vendors- do not reach out.

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced IBM iSeries/AS400 RPG Developer to play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining critical applications supporting our back-office processes. This includes areas such as sales orders, purchase orders, receipting, billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and sales/VAT taxation. The ideal candidate will be proficient in IBM’s ILE/RPG language and will collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform business requirements into effective technical solutions. This role offers the opportunity to reduce manual workloads and enhance customer support through the development of both new applications and enhancements to existing ones.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software applications residing on IBM iSeries servers, contributing to the smooth operation of core business processes.
• Analyze, design, and create iSeries RPG code to support various functions within the Purchase-to-Pay platform.
• Provide technical expertise and support for troubleshooting and improving existing applications, ensuring they meet users' requirements.
• Lead individual projects, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to product quality standards.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and implement solutions to address user needs and enhance operational efficiency.
• Document all development activities, including code comments, help text, test requirements and results, and object descriptions.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, business teams, QA, and stakeholders to ensure business requirements are well-understood and clearly documented.
• Participate in development estimation, deployment, and release planning to ensure timely and successful delivery of solutions.
• Support user training and ensure that stakeholders are equipped with the knowledge they need to use the applications effectively.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices to continuously improve your skills and knowledge.
• Ensure compliance with IT programming standards, processes, and task monitoring systems.
• Support and adhere to company standards and requirements as defined in the Quality Management System.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong ability to translate business problems into effective, scalable, and efficient software solutions.
• Expertise in financial systems, including hands-on experience with Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), and General Ledger (GL).
• Extensive programming experience with the iSeries platform, including RPG, RPG ILE, SQLRPGLE, and Control Language (CLP/CLLE).
• Knowledge of EDI and cXML standards, particularly in handling purchase order and invoice document formats.
• Proficient in SQL, including the ability to analyze and modify complex SQL queries, work with embedded SQL in RPG programs, and create stored procedures.
• Solid understanding of database concepts, including physical and logical files, SQL tables, indexes, views, and stored procedures.
• Experience with screen programming, including Display Files, Subfiles, and Printer Files.
• Familiarity with Message Queue (MQ), MQ triggers, and embedding XML tags within RPG programs.
• Knowledge of EDI transaction standards (X12, EDIFACT) and the mapping of EDI documents is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of development experience, specifically in iSeries/RPG environments.
• Associate degree in Computer Information Systems, or equivalent combination of education and experience.