Junior Developer

Reliance, Inc.; Peachtree Corners (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance, Inc. is seeking a Junior Developer in Peachtree Corners, GA to learn Visual LANSA development standards and business processes under senior engineers. You will contribute to enhancements, support, and new development, growing toward a Visual LANSA and IBM i (AS/400) role.

Ideal candidates are early in their careers, eager to learn, and capable of writing clear, maintainable code. The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams and a strong focus on quality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Exposure to IBM i / AS/400 concepts or enterprise platforms preferred.
• Exposure to LANSA (Visual LANSA, RDML/RDMLX) through coursework or self-study preferred.
• Foundational programming concepts: variables, control flow, functions, debugging, version control.
• Willingness to learn Visual LANSA and IBM i concepts in a structured environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn Visual LANSA development fundamentals, including RDML/RDMLX, and reusable components.
• Assist with development, enhancements, and maintenance of business applications on IBM i environment.
• Participate in requirements discussions and translate guidance into technical tasks.
• Write, test, and debug code with guidance from senior developers; follow standards.
• Support incident and service requests by reproducing issues and collecting logs.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for the work completed.
• Collaborate with analysts and project teams to translate business requirements into solutions.
• Analyze and troubleshoot issues across development, testing, and production environments.
• Ensure adherence to development methodologies and documentation requirements.
• Participate in architectural reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to system specifications and operational procedures.
• Ensure compliance with IT policies, security standards, and safety protocols.

Skills

LANSA concepts

IBM i / AS/400 concepts

SQL basics

Communication skills

Problem solving

Code readability

Team collaboration

Learning agility

Debugging

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Ticketing systems

Jira or similar agile tools

Job description

Job Summary

The Junior Developer is responsible for learning the development standards of the company and business processes, while contributing to enhancements, support, and new development under the guidance of senior engineers. Ideally, this role will grow into a Visual LANSA and IBM I (AS/400) application developer. This position is ideal for someone early in their career who is eager to learn, asks questions, and takes pride in writing clear, maintainable code.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Function in the Job

Sedentary Work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Job Function

• Learn Visual LANSA development fundamentals, including RDML/RDMLX, reusable parts/components, through mentoring, documentation, and hands-on project work.
• Assist with development, enhancements, and maintenance of business applications running the IBM ienvironment.
• Participate in requirements discussions, asking clarifying questions, and translating guidance into well-scopedtechnical tasks.
• Write, test, and debug code with support from senior developers; follow established standards for naming, error handling, and documentation.
• Support incident and service requests by reproducing issues, collecting logs/details, and helping implementfixes.
• Create and maintain technical documentation (how-to notes, runbooks, and basic design summaries) for the work completed.
• Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and technical teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Conduct detailed analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution of application issues across development, testing, and production environments.
• Ensure adherence to established development methodologies, coding standards, and documentation requirements.
• Participate in architectural reviews, technical planning sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of technical documentation, system specifications, and operational procedures.
• Ensure compliance with IT policies, security standards, audit requirements, and safety protocols.

Required Skills

• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional software development experience required (internships, co‑ops, or relevant project work)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field required.
• Coursework or exposure to IBM i / AS/400 concepts or other enterprise platforms preferred.
• Exposure to LANSA (Visual LANSA, RDML/RDMLX) through coursework, labs, or self-study preferred.
• Experience with Git (or similar), ticketing systems, and agile or iterative delivery practices preferred.
• Comfort reading existing codebases and making small, well-tested changes preferred.
• Exposure to modernization initiatives within IBM i environments, including refactoring or re‑engineering legacy applications preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of programming concepts (variables, control flow, functions, debugging, version control) required.
• Willingness and ability to learn Visual LANSA and IBM i concepts quickly; comfortable working in a structured, process-driven environment, required.
• Basic understanding of relational databases and SQL (e.g., SELECT, JOIN, WHERE) required.
• Strong communication skills, dependable follow-through, and a collaborative mindset required.
• Extensive experience working within IBM i (AS/400) environments, including DB2/400, CL programming concepts, and system operations required.
• Strong understanding of relational database structures, SQL, and data modeling principles required.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical challenges and deliver effective, scalable solutions.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams, while managing multiple priorities required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality required.
• High level of professionalism required.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate technical options and propose sound recommendations required.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues required.

EEO Statement

Reliance, Inc. IS A DRUG-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT EEO/DISABILITY/VETERAN