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 Purple Drive