Software Engineer III ( IBM i / AS400)

ODW Logistics; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ODW Logistics seeks an IBM i / AS400 Software Engineer III to design, develop, modernize, and support critical applications on the IBM i platform, closely coordinating with IT, Operations, and business stakeholders to enhance warehouse management and logistics systems.

You will troubleshoot production issues, improve performance, and deliver reliable solutions that support internal teams and external customers while using ALDON for deployments and source control.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience with IBM i / AS400
• Experience supporting WMS/3PL or supply chain systems is a plus
• BA/BS in Computer Science, MIS, IS/IT, or related field or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and support IBM i applications (RPG, RPGLE, CLP/CLLE, SQL)
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimize performance of warehouse and logistics systems
• Collaborate with business users to translate requirements into reliable technical solutions
• Develop integrations using SQL, APIs, and data exchange methods
• Create technical documentation, unit tests, deployment notes, and support procedures

Skills

RPG/ILE

SQL

APIs

ALDON

Education

BA/BS in CS or related field

Tools

ALDON

Job description

Who We Are

ODW Logistics is a people-focused and customer-driven third-party logistics (3PL) provider committed to delivering seamless end-to-end supply chain solutions. Our extensive range of services include supply chain design and innovation, warehousing, efficient distribution and fulfillment, freight brokerage, transportation management, and specialized e-commerce fulfillment solutions.

Position Summary

The IBM i / AS400 Software Engineer III is responsible for designing, developing, modernizing, and supporting business-critical applications on the IBM i platform. This role works closely with IT, Operations, and business stakeholders to enhance warehouse management and logistics systems, troubleshoot production issues, improve application performance, and deliver reliable solutions that support internal teams and external customers.

Essential Functions

• Design, develop, maintain, and support applications written in RPG, RPGLE, Free-Form RPG, CLP, CLLE, and SQL on the IBM i / AS400 platform.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues within IBM i applications supporting warehouse management, customer operations, inventory, fulfillment, and logistics workflows.
• Partner with business users, operations leaders, and IT teammates to translate requirements into practical, reliable technical solutions.
• Support and enhance WMS-related applications, including AS400 functionality and integrations with broader logistics platforms.
• Develop and maintain integrations using SQL, APIs, HTTP services, data exchange methods, and related integration patterns.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, unit test plans, deployment notes, and support procedures aligned to development standards.
• Participate in code reviews, promote IBM i development standards, and identify opportunities to improve quality, maintainability, and performance.
• Use change management tools such as ALDON / Rocket Aldon to manage source control, deployments, and production changes.
• Identify modernization opportunities within legacy RPG applications while balancing operational stability and business continuity.

Minimum Qualifications

These may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification.

Education & Experience

• 7+ years of software development experience, including significant hands-on experience with IBM i / AS400 application development and support.
• BA/BS, preferably in Computer Science, MIS, IS/IT, or a related field. Or, equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting WMS, logistics, transportation, 3PL, or supply chain systems preferred.
• Experience supporting production systems in a high-volume operational environment preferred.

Physical & Mental Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee requires the ability to:

• Hear, read and comprehend, write, and communicate
• Continuously sit, type, and perform repetitive wrist motion
• Occasionally stand, walk, bend, squat/kneel, twist/turn or reach
• Focus (with or without corrective lenses) to see close and distant, along with depth perception capabilities

OUR VALUES

Pillared on our core values, we strive for collective growth and reaching our highest potential. We are dedicated to helping our teammates experience fulfillment through their individual strengths and innovative ideas.

Respect

We treat others as we want to be treated. We cannot control events, but we can control our response. We build respect through honesty, fairness, and integrity.

Trust

We do what we say we will do. We are clear, direct, and honest. We seek to understand and be understood.

Team

We work hard toward a common goal. We desire to make everyone successful. We achieve the best results as a team.

Opportunity

We believe all people have significance and potential. We understand work and life are integrated and we value both. We strive to make an impact in the world around us.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

ODW Logistics is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at ODW Logistics are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. ODW Logistics will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.