Lawson Technical Developer (RPG/COBOL) //Remote

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. This position will be contract and remote.

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.