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Role: RPG Programmer Analyst
Location: REMOTE
(FULLTIME/Direct Hire)
Note* First week is onsite in state college, PA where All expenses paid.
Should be flexible with eastern timings
recent Transportation/Truck/Logistics industry needed
Need RPG with web development (Javascript, Python, PHP, HTML, etc.)
Overview Of Role:
Support initiatives of company by providing programming support and analysis for software running on an IBM Power server utilizing the IBM i operating system.
Programming support involves expertise in maintaining/developing applications including process and database design.
While not an exhaustive list, expertise is required in the following programming languages / skill sets: RPG III, RPGLE, RPG Free, SQLRPGLE, CL, DDS, and SQL.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Interpret and define project needs as based on needs communicated from project sponsor.
- Provide recommendations to facilitate improvement and efficiency gains based on analysis of existing systems and programs.
- Ability to review complex issues for both cause and options for resolution.
- Must possess the ability to effectively communicate in oral and written fashion with both internal and external customers.
- Analyze, define, and document requirements for data manipulation, workflow, logical processes, hardware and operating system environment, interfaces with other systems, internal and external checks and controls, and outputs.
- Exhibit a high level of programming knowledge to achieve high level of results.
- Conduct adequate testing procedure to ensure quality programming output.
- Advise and work with departments to resolve issues and suggest programming alterations to enhance productivity.
- Train internal and external customers in the usage of new applications.
- Write and maintain documentation describing program development, logic, coding, testing, changes, and corrections.
- Monitor performance of programs after implementation.
- Cross-train personnel in design, setup, and usage of applications so that suitable backup is in place for support.
- Maintain good working relationships with departments, agencies, vendors, and customers.
- Provide 24X7 on-call support for Technology Department related issues.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of ten year’s experience with RPG programming in an IBM environment. Experience in the trucking industry preferred.
- Experience with SQL and EDI is favorable but not mandatory.
- Must possess excellent communication skills.
- Must be able to work in both a team and individual environment. Must be willing and able to take leadership role as well being able to fill a role of support.
- Ability to work required hours and travel if necessary.