Software Developer(RPG, Cobol, AS/400)
Location: Remote
Position Type: Contract
Skills: Must have experience with RPG, Cobol, AS/400, and SQL as well as experience developing and modifying existing Lawson applications. Manufacturing industry experience is a plus.
Job Description
We are looking for a Software Developer with expertise in Lawson LID, RPG, COBOL, and AS/400 to create, modify, and enhance applications, reports, and workflows, as well as troubleshooting and debug technical issues within Lawson applications using RPG, COBOL, AS/400, and LID.
What You ll Do
- Create new applications, reports, and customizations using tools such as RPG, COBOL, SQL & AS/400 Control Language (CL) and Lawson Interface Desktop (LID)
- Troubleshoot technical issues within Lawson applications, debug problems, and provide expert-level functional support to the user community
- Create and maintain interfaces between different Lawson modules and external systems/vendors
- Write SQL queries and use other tools to extract data and deliver reports, dashboards, and automated notifications
- Automate business tasks and workflows by developing Lawson Process Flows or other programming solutions
- Analyze user needs and business requirements to translate them into formal specifications and program designs
- Conduct unit, integration, and system testing for new or modified programs to ensure efficiency and reliability
- Compile and document procedures used throughout the software development life cycle, including design, testing, and revisions
- Enhance the system's web user interface to maximize user experience and make the system more user-friendly
What You ll Need
Required:
- Expertise in Lawson (LID), RPG, COBOL, CL, and IBM i/AS400 development
- Experience with Infor Lawson tools such as LID, Process Flow/IPA, and Lawson Portal
- Familiarity with Lawson database structures and product-line tables
- Experience troubleshooting and debugging Lawson applications and integrations
- Strong SQL skills for data extraction, reporting, and query optimization
- Ability to develop and maintain interfaces between Lawson modules and external systems
- Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications
- Experience conducting unit, integration, and system testing
- Strong documentation skills for technical designs, procedures, and system changes
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and support end users
- Solid understanding of SDLC, version control, and change management practices
- High school diploma
Preferred:
- Manufacturing Industry experience is highly desirable
Physical Demands
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards.
- Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
- Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard and monitor.