Position Overview :
We're looking for an experienced AS / 400 (IBM i) Developer with 7+ years of solid expertise in RPG, CL, DDS, and DB2 on the AS / 400 (i-Series) platform. This role involves designing, developing, maintaining, and optimizing mission-critical legacy systems for enterprise operations.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, develop, test, and maintain AS / 400 applications using RPG IV (RPGLE), RPG Free, CLLE, DDS, and SQL.
- Enhance existing systems through bug fixes, performance tuning, and code optimization.
- Engage with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, translating them into effective solutions.
- Integrate AS / 400 systems with other platforms (e.g., web services, APIs, external databases).
- Participate in and contribute to code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding best practices.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation-design specs, standard guidelines, and user manuals.
- Mentor junior developers and guide them in debugging, testing, and best practices.
- Stay current with IBM i technologies and contribute to modernization strategies, such as refactoring legacy code or integrating with modern systems.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
7+ years of hands-on experience as an AS / 400 (IBM i) Developer.Proficient in RPGLE (including free-format), CLLE, DDS, and SQL / 400.Experience with development tools like SEU, PDM, and RDi.Strong knowledge of DB2 on the AS / 400 platform and familiarity with system administration, tuning, and architecture.Excellent debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Preferred Skills
Team leadership or mentoring experience (especially in roles like AS / 400 Lead).Exposure to modernization efforts-like integrating web services, refactoring legacy code, or transitioning to modern platforms.Familiarity with Agile methodologies, version control systems (e.g., Git, Subversion), and software lifecycle processes.Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to liaise with technical and non-technical stakeholders.Domain knowledge in retail, warehousing, or finance could be advantageous.Typical Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.Proven track record delivering high-quality legacy systems.Leadership or mentoring background beneficial.(ref : hirist.tech)