RPG Developer

TITLE: RPG DeveloperLOCATION: 100% RemoteDURATION: 04/15/2024 - 12/31/2024 (Possibility of extension)DESCRIPTION:The Senior RPG Programmer Analyst (iSeries) is responsible for developing, configuring, coding, testing, and debugging complex new software, enhancements to existing proprietary software or purchased software packages. In conjunction with functional users and IT Business Systems team, the Senior RPG Programmer Analyst assists with the design and documentation of the company’s application software environment, regularly provides guidance and training to less experience’s programmer/analysts and is responsible for leading application development projects of a very high complexity.PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:Prepares detailed technical specifications, designs, or user stories from which programs will be written or configured.Writes high quality code according to provided requirements.Adresses system defects and implements enhancements to existing functionality.Troubleshoots issues with minimal guidance, identifies bottlenecks in existing data workflows and provides solutions for a scalable, defect-free application.Participates in the definition of application scope and objectives through research and fact finding.Provides escalated support and resolution of open IT issues escalated by IT Customer Support.Performs code reviews and performs all necessary follow-up actions.Follows all required Company policies and practices relating to the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).Attends ad actively participates in all Agile ceremoniesMaintaines strong vendor relationships to resolve problems and coordinate the delivery of IT products and services.Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:At least 10 years working with programs using static and dynamic SQLAt least 10 years working with Data Queues, Journals, Journal Receivers, Triggers, Functions and Data Management on the IBMi spaceAt least 10 years of working with all variations of CL, RPG, SQLRPG and DB2At least 10 years of working with RPG FreeDemonstrated experience working with Store ProceduresRDi, RDP, ACS, VS Code or other Graphical tools for software developmentStrong experience using Change Management ToolsStrong use of Analysis tools (X-Analysis, Hawkeye, Abstract, etc.)Familiar with tuning complex queries using Visual Explain and other IBM tools to improve performanceStrong knowledge of IBMi Work Management (job queues, subsystems, debug in interactive and batch, etc.)Familiar with features for current IBMi Operating Systems (V7R4, V7R5, etc.)At least 10 years designing and architecting solutions for large projectsAt least 10 years writing free form SQL statements in large databasesPREFERRED EXPERIENCE:Experience with Java, Java Script, Angular and other object-oriented languagesDemonstrated experience working with team using Agile methodologies and ceremonies like Daily Stand-ups, Planning, Retro, Sprint Reviews, etc.Experience working with FTP, FTP encryption and secure FTP CommunicationsPrepares detailed technical specifications, designs, or user stories from which programs will be written or configuredWorking with complex systems integrated with multiple Hybrid applications (Oracle, Salesforce, AWS, etc.)

Key Skills

• Java
• SQL