Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Programmer Analyst’s role is to research, develop, test and maintain new and existing software applications on the IBM System I server.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze and assess existing business systems and procedures.
• Conduct research into software-related issues and products.
• Maintain existing software and create new software when necessary, using RPG and CLP.
• Modify and convert data base files in DB2/400 – including Membered Files.
• Write queries/reports to retrieve information on request.
• Support Database Integrations between the IBM Server and existing applications.
• Service Desk Team Member.
• Assist other departments with time-sensitive jobs, like Month End and Fiscal Year End processes.
• Create and maintain documentation of the current system software, when needed.
• Provide time tracking and project feedback data.
• Lead planning and/or implementation of department projects.
• Use expertise to answer questions from less experienced teammates.
• Respond to escalated inquiries and problems that cannot be resolved by more junior teammates.
• Work to distribute application knowledge throughout team.
• Complete technical research and analysis and share findings and possible solutions with team.
• Provide analysis and work on special initiatives and projects from the Director of IT.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two-year or higher technical degree in information systems or computer science
• 7+ years of experience programmer analyst/developer role writing code and technical specifications in the iSeries platform for Custom applications and RPG based ERP systems
• Ability to create and maintain IBM i programs (RPG and CL), modules, tables, indexes, procedures and functions
• Excellent understanding of coding methods and best practices
• Prior experience programming in complex RPG and CLP projects (5+years)
• Knowledge of IBM System I Work Management – including Job Queues, Output Queues, Subsystems and other general IBM principles
• Prior experience with Integration Technologies – ODBC, JDBC, XML, FTP, etc.
• Highly self-motivated and directed
• Keen attention to detail
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Manufacturing environment experience
• PRMS ERP experience
• Lotus Domino skills
• iSeries OS upgrade experience
• PTF patching

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