Senior IBM i Developer

Crown Holdings, Inc.; Yardley (Bucks County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety commitment

Career development

Training programs

Job summary

Crown Holdings, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Programmer Analyst to join our centralized Information Systems team supporting manufacturing operations across the United States and Canada.

In this role, you will design, develop, test, and support critical business applications on the IBM i platform, lead modernization efforts, and mentor teammates to deliver reliable, scalable solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of application development and support experience in an IBM i (AS/400) environment.
• Strong experience with RPG Free, RPG IV / ILE RPG, SQL, CL Programming, and Db2 for i.
• Experience designing, developing, testing, and implementing enterprise business applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, supply chain, customer service, and financial business processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and support business-critical applications on the IBM i platform.
• Lead application enhancements and modernization efforts, including RPG IV/ILE RPG conversions.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Support Customer Order Management System (COMS) and Manufacturing, Production Control, and Accounting Systems (CMPAS).
• Develop and optimize SQL-based solutions and database structures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues while ensuring system stability and performance.
• Create technical specifications, documentation, test plans, and implementation strategies.
• Participate in project planning, effort estimation, and technical design reviews.
• Serve as a technical lead on assigned initiatives and provide guidance to less experienced developers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across manufacturing, finance, customer service, and operations.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation supporting mission-critical business systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve application performance, reliability, and maintainability.

Skills

RPG Free

RPG IV / ILE RPG

SQL

CL Programming

Db2 for i

Job description

About Crown

Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.

About Crown

Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.

Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.

Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long‑term future.

Job Description

Position Summary

Crown Holdings is seeking an experienced Senior Programmer Analyst to join our centralized Information Systems team supporting manufacturing operations across the United States and Canada.

This position plays a key role in the development, modernization, enhancement, and support of critical business applications that support customer order management, manufacturing, production control, and financial operations. The ideal candidate combines strong IBM i technical expertise with business analysis skills and a passion for delivering reliable, scalable solutions in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

As a senior member of the team, you will work closely with business stakeholders, lead development efforts, mentor team members, and contribute to strategic application modernization initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, test, and support business‑critical applications on the IBM i platform.
• Lead application enhancements and modernization efforts, including RPG IV/ILE to RPG Free conversions.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Support Crown's Customer Order Management System (COMS) and Manufacturing, Production Control, and Accounting Systems (CMPAS).
• Develop and optimize SQL‑based solutions and database structures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues while ensuring system stability and performance.
• Create technical specifications, documentation, test plans, and implementation strategies.
• Participate in project planning, effort estimation, and technical design reviews.
• Serve as a technical lead on assigned initiatives and provide guidance to less experienced developers.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across manufacturing, finance, customer service, and operations.
• Participate in a 24/7 on‑call rotation supporting mission‑critical business systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve application performance, reliability, and maintainability.

Required Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of application development and support experience in an IBM i (AS/400) environment.
• Strong experience with:
  • RPG Free
  • RPG IV / ILE RPG
  • SQL
  • CL Programming
  • Db2 for i
• Experience designing, developing, testing, and implementing enterprise business applications.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, supply chain, customer service, and financial business processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both technical and business teams.
• Strong Knowledge of APIs, web services, and systems integration

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with application modernization initiatives.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI).
• Experience with SharePoint and Microsoft 365 technologies.
• Knowledge of the Infor Infinium financial suite.
• Familiarity with IBM Rational Developer for i (RDi).
• Experience with change management and deployment tools such as TurnOver and Hawkeye.
• Prior experience mentoring developers and leading technical projects.

Why Join Crown?

• Support mission‑critical applications that drive a leading manufacturing leader.
• Participate in modernization and digital transformation initiatives.
• Work on projects that directly impact manufacturing, customer service, and financial operations.
• Collaborate with experienced technical and business professionals across North America.
• Opportunities for professional growth, leadership, and continued technology development.

THIS IS AN ON‑SITE ROLE 5 DAYS A WEEK IN YARDLEY, PA

Crown will not sponsor applicants for any type of work visa. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

What Crown Offers You

• Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees
• The opportunity to build a meaningful career
• Professional and personal development through training and work experiences

Join us and become part of a team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!

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