Senior IBM i & EDI Integration Architect

Talon Professional Services; Bayonne (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Talon Professional Services seeks a highly skilled IBM i Developer & EDI Integration Specialist to modernize enterprise applications on the IBM i platform. This onsite role in Bayonne, NJ requires deep RPG, SQL, EDI, APIs, and system administration expertise, supporting supply chain, e-commerce, and logistics integrations.

The ideal candidate boasts extensive IBM i experience, proficiency with RPG variants, EDI tooling like Cleo/Extol, and a proven track record in integrating legacy systems with

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of hands-on experience with IBM i / AS400 systems, focusing on application development and system support.
• Proficiency in RPG IV, RPGLE, Free-Format RPG, SQLRPGLE, CL, and SQL for application development and database modifications.
• Extensive experience with EDI technologies, including mapping, translation, partner onboarding, and transaction management.
• Strong expertise in integrating IBM i applications with modern systems using REST APIs, JSON, XML, and web services.
• Skilled in FTP/SFTP, AS2 protocols, and third-party EDI tools such as Cleo and Extol.
• Solid SQL and relational database development abilities.
• Experience supporting critical business functions related to orders, inventory, logistics, shipping, and financial transactions.
• Ability to troubleshoot and support IBM i production environments effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support and modernize critical enterprise applications on the IBM i platform.
• Integrate IBM i apps with modern systems using REST APIs, JSON, and web services.
• Manage EDI integrations, mappings, and partner onboarding for 850/855/856/810/852 sets.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable IBM i solutions.
• Support OS upgrades, PTFs, security, and IBM i production environments.

Skills

IBM i

RPG IV

RPGLE

Free-Format RPG

SQLRPGLE

CL

SQL

EDI

REST APIs

JSON/XML

FTP/SFTP

AS2

Cleo/Extol EDI tools

Database development

Orders/Inventory/Logistics domain

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Senior/Principal IBM i professional with 25+ years of experience

Tools

VS Code

Code for i

Job description

Talon Professional Services seeks a highly skilled IBM i Developer & EDI Integration Specialist to modernize enterprise applications on the IBM i platform. This onsite role in Bayonne, NJ requires deep RPG, SQL, EDI, APIs, and system administration expertise, supporting supply chain, e-commerce, and logistics integrations.

The ideal candidate boasts extensive IBM i experience, proficiency with RPG variants, EDI tooling like Cleo/Extol, and a proven track record in integrating legacy systems with