AS400 Programmer

redShift Recruiting, LLC

Hicksville, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$85,000–$110,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Business Solutions, Code Reviews, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Database Administration, Documentation Standards, Embedded SQL, Enterprise Applications, File Systems, IBM AS-400 Server, IBM DB2, IBM Product Family, Information Technology & Information Systems, JSON, Java, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Operational Improvement, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, REST (Representational State Transfer), RPG Programming Language, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Reverse Engineering, SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol), Software Administration, Software Engineering, System Integration (SI), Technical Writing, Testing, Web Services, XML (EXtensible Markup Language), iSeries eServers
LOCATION
Hicksville, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago
Mid-Level AS/400 RPG Developer with Java Experience
Pay: $85,000–$110,000 per year
Location: Near Hicksville, NY
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

Our client is looking for a Mid-Level AS/400 RPG Developer with Java experience to develop, maintain, and enhance core business applications on the IBM iSeries (AS/400) platform, while using Java to support modern API integrations, web services, and cross-platform solutions.
Their enterprise software environment includes a mature legacy business system built on a broad mix of RPG IV, RPG ILE, and RPG III, so we're looking for someone who brings both strong maintenance skills and a practical mindset for modernization.

Key Responsibilities

Core Development: Design, code, test, and deploy business applications on the IBM i (AS/400) platform using RPG IV, RPGLE, free-form RPG, RPG III, and Control Language (CL/CLLE)
Java Integration: Develop and maintain Java applications, utility modules, and connectors that bridge legacy AS/400 systems with modern enterprise frameworks
Database Management: Use IBM RUNQRY effectively; experience with embedded SQL (SQLRPGLE) is a plus
System Modernization: Design and implement RESTful and SOAP web services, and use the Integrated File System (IFS) to support seamless data exchange with external applications
Production Support: Analyze and troubleshoot software issues, and optimize legacy code to improve performance and operational stability
Collaboration: Work closely with business users to translate requirements into detailed technical specifications
Documentation and Standards: Maintain clear technical documentation, participate in code reviews, and follow security and compliance standards

Required Skills and Qualifications

Education: A bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology is preferred; equivalent professional experience may be considered in place of a degree
AS/400 Technical Skills: 3 to 6 years of hands-on development experience with RPGLE, free-form RPG, RPG III, CLLE, CL, and DB2/400
Java Competency: At least 1 year of professional Java development experience, including core Java and object-oriented programming; experience with JSON, SOAP, and XML is a plus
Data Interchange: Practical knowledge of API development, web services, and data transfers using the IFS
Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills, including the ability to reverse-engineer and understand undocumented legacy RPG code
 
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redShift Recruiting is the region's premier recruiting agency with over 100 years of combined experience in the recruiting field. We specialize in permanent, temporary, and temp-to-hire positions. Our superior service combined with our highly qualified and carefully selected bank of candidates sets us apart.
 
 

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