IT Programmer RPG / IBM i

Spherion Staffing, LLC; East Liberty (OH); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided uniforms and gear

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC Lead and execute enterprise system analysis, software design, and modernization initiatives across IBM i platforms for a leading logistics provider. This role drives the delivery of scalable software solutions and high-impact enterprise system integrations in a collaborative, Agile environment.

Competitive Compensation: Earn a base salary ranging from $117,000 to $137,000 per year, commensurate with experience, with relocation assistance considered for qualified

Qualifications

• RPG & IBM i expertise on AS/400 systems.
• Experience with SQL and data integration.
• SDLC and design across full development lifecycles.
• Enterprise integration with SAP.
• Strong system troubleshooting and performance analysis.
• Agile/Scrum or Kanban project experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute technical solution design, system analysis, and software development on IBM i.
• Develop and maintain high-performing RPG/SQL code.
• Create design specs, integration blueprints, and user manuals.
• Coordinate data-transfer frameworks with SAP integrations.
• Perform end-to-end testing, UAT, and validation.
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimize performance.

Skills

RPG & IBM i

SQL

Agile Methodologies

Enterprise Integration

System Troubleshooting

SDLC & Design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lead and execute enterprise system analysis, software design, and modernization initiatives across IBM i platforms for a leading logistics provider. This role drives the delivery of scalable software solutions and high-impact enterprise system integrations in a collaborative, Agile environment.

Competitive Compensation: Earn a base salary ranging from $117,000 to $137,000 per year, commensurate with experience, with relocation assistance considered for qualified candidates.

Workplace Flexibility: Enjoy a stable Monday - Friday schedule (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM) with eligibility for 1 remote day per week after 6 months.

Perks & Benefits: Access a comprehensive company benefits package, including company-provided uniforms and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead & Execute: Technical solution design, system analysis, and software development for new applications, system enhancements, and modernization efforts on IBM i (AS/400) platforms.
• Develop & Maintain: High-performing code using RPG and SQL to support, maintain, and optimize existing and new applications.
• Document & Plan: Technical design specifications, integration blueprints, and comprehensive user manuals while accurately estimating scope and timelines.
• Integrate & Transfer: Robust data-sending frameworks and communications protocols between core internal platforms and external enterprise systems like SAP.
• Test & Validate: End-to-end integration workflows, user acceptance testing (UAT), and test execution plans to guarantee operational reliability.
• Troubleshoot & Support: Tier-level production issues by evaluating job logs, spool files, ACDs, and performance metrics to ensure rapid resolution.
• Deploy & Collaborate: Production releases smoothly within Agile (Scrum/Kanban) frameworks, adhering strictly to enterprise architectural and compliance standards.

Working hours: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Skills

• Agile Methodologies: Practical experience working within structured Scrum or Kanban framework environments.
• ERP Experience: Familiarity with automotive or third-party logistics supply chain software integrations.

Education

Bachelors

Experience

10+ years

Qualifications

• RPG & IBM i Expertise: Proven hands-on experience developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting applications using RPG, SQL, and ACDs on IBM i (AS/400) systems.
• SDLC & Design: Strong background creating technical design specifications, estimating timelines, and architecting solutions across full development lifecycles.
• Enterprise Integration: Demonstrated experience building data-transfer frameworks and coordinating blueprints for major enterprise integrations (e.g., SAP).
• System Troubleshooting: Advanced ability to evaluate job logs, system metrics, and spool files to resolve complex application and performance issues.

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At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).