Senior AS400 & WebSphere SME for Port Ops & EDI

Blue Ribbon Global Technologies; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ribbon Global Technologies seeks an experienced AS400 / IBM i Developer with WebSphere EDI expertise to own and modernize a port/logistics platform based in Newark. You will reverse-engineer legacy RPG/CL code, map middleware channels, and guide a transition into the SME role while leading future AS400 development.

You will design REST/SOAP APIs, expand WebSphere middleware, and ensure robust EDI data workflows across shipping lines and partners, delivering reliable, real-time operations.

Qualifications

• Reverse-engineer RPG/CL programs and DB2 tables to map rules and data structures.
• Maintain and expand IBM WebSphere middleware for automated EDI communications.
• Develop and update EDI maps for core maritime/logistics transaction sets (210,214,301,310,322,850/856).
• Serve as SME; own system stability, troubleshoot EDI transmissions, and fix spool/batch issues.

Responsibilities

• Reverse-engineer legacy RPG/CL programs and DB2 tables.
• Manage WebSphere middleware and EDI integrations.
• Develop REST/SOAP APIs and modern connectors for AS400 core.
• Document architecture, logic, and routing to reduce single points of failure.

Skills

AS400/IBM

WebSphere EDI

IBM WebSphere

Tools

WebSphere MQ

Integration Bus

B2B

Job description

Blue Ribbon Global Technologies seeks an experienced AS400 / IBM i Developer with WebSphere EDI expertise to own and modernize a port/logistics platform based in Newark. You will reverse-engineer legacy RPG/CL code, map middleware channels, and guide a transition into the SME role while leading future AS400 development.

You will design REST/SOAP APIs, expand WebSphere middleware, and ensure robust EDI data workflows across shipping lines and partners, delivering reliable, real-time operations.