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TEKsystems is looking to add an RPG Developer to their team. The current ERP system is JDA, now owned by Blue Yonder, and runs on AS/400 iSeries. They also use Manhattan WMS. They are looking for someone with proven RPG skills, some experience with Manhattan, and the willingness to branch outside of RPG. Will provide support to the current system as well as enhancements; they also have future plans for modernization and Cloud initiatives.
Job Description
The ideal RPG Developer candidate will have strong experience with the following technologies:
AS400/iSeries/IBMI, DB2/i database, i SQL (DDL, UDT, UDF, Triggers, Constraints), RPG IV/ILE/400/FREE/Imbedded SQL, Procedures and Service Programs - FTP, and Secured FTP.
Experience with Manhattan is highly sought after.
A Subject Matter Expert in at least one system or application and able to answer any question that come from business partner. Provides analysis and design work in programming and create flow charts for technical and process analysis so that the project team can understand the data flow. Technically lead and mentor other developers to produce error-free development. Effectively communicate with business users, and suggest process improvements, configuration changes, day to day user activities, write pseudo technical documents for super users. Analyze issues with a quick and long term solution. Utilizes team work on quick solution while still validating the long term solution. Supports business applications through resolving trouble with applications, facilitating changes to applications through migrations, and supports other IT Organizations in providing support to the business community. Serves as a contributor and member to project teams in the applications area. Completes administration tasks, such as status reporting and documentation. Supports the business community in monitoring and enhancing the performance of business applications, including applications that are key components to the success of our business.
Key Responsibilities:
Design & Analysis. Will create flow charts for technical analysis so that the project team can understand the data flow. Participates in formal and informal code review and assist team members and works with the QA team to facilitate quality assurance efforts. Performs analysis and design for programs and learns and adapts to new applications, languages, and techniques.
Development focused on supporting the development, maintenance, and support activities in keeping applications systems stable and functional in addition to increasing functionality for the user community. Serves as a contributor and member to project teams in the applications area. Completes administration tasks, such as status reporting and documentation. Must have 'hands-on' RPG programming and development experience working on multiple projects of high complexity, preferably in the financial services on AS400/iSeries/IBMI. Expert knowledge and fluency with: - All aspects of ILE and CL - Binding directories, binder source, prototypes, prototype interfaces, private and public procedures, appropriate activation group usage, service programs - DB2/i database, i SQL (DDL, UDT, UDF, Triggers, Constraints), along with data centric architecture, design, programming, performance - Software/DB modernization, analysis, design, and construction including application of modern DB, OO, and modular software concepts and patterns - RPG IV/ILE/400/FREE/Imbedded SQL, Procedures and Service Programs - FTP, and Secured FTP.
Low supervision of work, depending on experience Strong independent judgment and discretion used in decision-making; uses sound judgment in executing core job responsibilities Resolves issues of high complexity.
Lead Others. Technically lead and mentor other developers to produce error-free development.
Provide Proactive Solutions. Utilizes team work on quick solution while still validating the long term solution. Collaborate among teams to establish checks and controls across applications.
Business Process Discussions. Supports the business community in monitoring and enhancing the performance of business applications, including applications that are key components to the success of our business.
Participate in the 24/7 on call rotation.
Willingness to learn and take ownership of new products and technologies as per company/project requirements.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
6+ years of experience
Skill Set Must Haves:
Minimum six years programming in an AS400 / iSeries / IBM I environment.
RPG IE- Strong Expertise
RPG FREE FORM - Hands on 3 Years in recent projects
SQL- moderate level Programming Skills required
All aspects of ILE and CL - Binding directories, binder source, prototypes, prototype interfaces, private and public procedures, appropriate activation group usage, service programs - DB2/i database, i SQL (DDL, UDT, UDF, Triggers, Constraints),
Preferred
Manhattan experience
Warehousing systems
MHE systems (Pyramid)
JDA MMS
SQL – Expert level programming skills
DBU, Hawkeye, RDi, SEU
Skills:
RPG, ILE, iSeries, ERP, Supply Chain, MMS, EASS, AS/400, Manhattan WMS
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Strong communication skills; strong initiative; self-starter and adaptable.
About TEKsystems:We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
