IBM i (AS/400) RPG IV Program Developer

Job Title: IBM i (AS/400) RPG IV Program Developer
Location: Follansbee, WV (Onsite)
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Job Summary

                 We are seeking a skilled and versatile IBM i (AS/400) RPG IV Program Developer with proficiency in both RPG and Java programming languages. The ideal candidate will have proven experience developing and maintaining applications on the IBM i (AS/400) platform. This role involves analyzing user requirements, designing robust solutions, and supporting business critical systems to ensure high availability, performance, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test, and maintain applications written in RPG IV/ILE, Free-Form RPG and Java.
• Support and enhance legacy RPG programs and modern Java based applications.
• Work with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into functional specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business analyst, systems administrators and Production Control Team.
• Participate in code reviews and enforce best practices in programming and application design.
• Integrate IBM i applications with external systems via API''s, web services and middleware.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues in a timely manner.
• Assist with database design, optimization, and maintenance using DB2 for i.
• Participate in system upgrades, backups, and disaster recovery planning.

Required Qualifications

1. 5 years of IBM i (AS/400) programming experience.
2. Hands-on programming experience with:
1. RPG IV
2. ILE RPG
3. Free-Form RPG
4. CL (Control Language)
3. Proficiency in Java and enterprise application development.
4. Experience with database design, optimization, and maintenance using:
1. DB2 for i
2. SQL
5. Experience developing and integrating IBM i applications with external systems using:
1. APIs or REST web services or SOAP web services