Remote IBM i System/36 Modernization Expert

Fresche Solutions Inc.; Franklin (MA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresche Solutions Inc. seeks experienced IBM i System/36 Developers to modernize legacy applications. You will analyze existing System/36 components, convert to modern IBM i technologies, and validate functionality through testing.

The role focuses on OCL, RPG II, CL, and RPG IV/ILE RPG, with a track record in conversion and remediation. Fresche supports a work-from-anywhere North America model and a collaborative modernization program.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of IBM midrange development experience.
• 5+ years System/36 development and support experience.
• Proven track record with RPG and OCL conversion projects in IBM i.
• Experience converting OCL to CL and RPG II to RPG IV/ILE RPG.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing System/36 applications, job streams, menus, and screen flows.
• Convert OCL programs to IBM i CL.
• Convert RPG II applications to RPG IV/ILE RPG while preserving functionality.
• Review and remediate converted code for maintainability and performance.
• Perform unit, integration, and user acceptance testing support.
• Document conversion approaches, remediation, and testing results.
• Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders throughout modernization.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Documentation

Independent work

Tools

OCL

CL

RPG II

RPG IV / ILE RPG

IBM i

System/36

Job description

Fresche Solutions Inc. seeks experienced IBM i System/36 Developers to modernize legacy applications. You will analyze existing System/36 components, convert to modern IBM i technologies, and validate functionality through testing.

The role focuses on OCL, RPG II, CL, and RPG IV/ILE RPG, with a track record in conversion and remediation. Fresche supports a work-from-anywhere North America model and a collaborative modernization program.