AS400 Developer

Overview:

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced AS400 Developer for a 6-month contract position. This senior-level role requires extensive hands-on experience with IBM AS400 systems and a comprehensive understanding of retail business environments. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical expert and team lead for complex computer applications while working directly with business stakeholders to deliver innovative software solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT

• Act as the highest level technical resource as an individual contributor and/or team lead for complex computer applications and initiatives
• Lead complex multiple modeling, simulations, and analysis efforts
• Plan, perform, and act as the escalation point for complex platform designs, coding, and testing
• Serve as expert technical resource to programming staff in program development, testing, and implementation processes
• Drive completion of all phases of application development from analysis through implementation

APPLICATION DESIGN & IMPLEMENTATION

• Analyze business requirements and design applications using SQLRPGLE on IBM AS400 platform
• Prepare detailed design specifications from which programs will be written, coded, tested, debugged, and documented
• Perform analysis, design, coding, unit testing, and implementation dealing with customers
• Create and maintain applications with varying degrees of complexity
• Utilize thorough understanding of available technology, tools, and existing designs

COMPLEX PROBLEM SOLVING & ANALYSIS

• Work on the most complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of intangible variance factors
• Utilize technology to solve problems and provide software solutions with varying degrees of complexity
• Work directly with department users to innovate and improve operations processes
• Handle situations requiring evaluation of multiple complex variables and factors

PRODUCTION SUPPORT & MAINTENANCE

• Provide production support experience for critical AS400 systems
• Monitor and maintain system performance using Visual Explain and performance tools
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments
• Ensure system reliability and optimal performance

DEVELOPMENT TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES

• Utilize IBM Rational Developer for i (RDi) for source code development, debugging, and maintenance
• Work with source control software (Aldon) on IBM AS400 platform
• Apply knowledge of Visual Explain and performance optimization tools
• Implement best practices for AS400 development and maintenance

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of AS400 Production Support experience
• 4+ years of Retail industry experience
• Strong background in Analysis, Design, Coding, Unit Testing, and Implementation
• Extensive hands-on experience with the following skill set:
  • RentalMan
  • RPG and RPGLE programming
  • CL (Control Language)
  • CLLE (Control Language Extended)
  • DB400 database management
  • SQLRPGLE development
  • ILE (Integrated Language Environment) concepts

TECHNICAL SKILLS

AS400/IBM i Platform:

• Advanced RPG and RPGLE programming
• CL and CLLE scripting and programming
• DB400 database design and management
• SQLRPGLE development and optimization
• ILE concepts and implementation
• IBM Rational Developer for i (RDi)
• Source control software (Aldon)
• Visual Explain and performance tuning tools

Development Methodologies:

• Full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Agile development methodologies
• Requirements analysis and design
• Unit testing and debugging
• Code review and quality assurance processes

Business Domain:

• Retail industry knowledge and experience
• Understanding of retail business processes
• Experience with point-of-sale systems
• Knowledge of inventory management systems
• Understanding of retail data flows and reporting