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IBM i (AS/400) COBOL Developer

Crescens Inc.

Concord,, NH

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Apple iCloud, Business Analysis, Business Plan, Cobol Programming Language, Communication Skills, Data Quality, Data Recovery, Documentation, Emulators, File Management, File Systems, IBM AS-400 Server, IBM DB2, IBM Product Family, IBM Systems, Identify Issues, Migration Strategy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Production Systems, Root Cause Analysis, SQL (Structured Query Language), Software Administration, State Government, System Integration (SI), Technical Writing, Validation Testing, Webcams, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Concord,, NH
POSTED
5 days ago
Job Title: IBM i (AS/400) COBOL Developer
Location: Concord, NH (Remote)
Contract Duration: 10+ Months
Work Schedule: 37.5 Hours/Week (Not a 40-hour work week)

Job Description
We are seeking an experienced IBM i (AS/400) COBOL Developer to support a long-term project with the New Hampshire Department of Labor. The ideal candidate will have strong experience maintaining and troubleshooting IBM i (AS/400) COBOL applications and be comfortable working in an established production environment with minimal documentation.
The selected candidate will be responsible for supporting and optimizing existing applications while assisting with the organization's strategic migration to the Hyland OnBase WorkView platform.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain, support, and optimize COBOL-based applications on IBM i (AS/400).
  • Troubleshoot application and system issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
  • Manage and enhance batch jobs, file transfers, and system integrations.
  • Monitor IBM i system health, job queues, and overall performance.
  • Support SQL-based data access and maintain data integrity.
  • Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation for applications and processes.
  • Provide support for PC5250 emulator issues, print/output queues, and spool file management.
  • Assist with IBM i administration, including user profile management, authority adjustments, and job scheduling.
  • Support backup and restore processes (BRMS).
  • Participate in testing, validation, and migration activities related to the Hyland OnBase WorkView platform.
Required Skills
  • 5+ years of experience developing, supporting, and maintaining COBOL applications on IBM i (AS/400).
  • Strong experience with CL, DDS, and DB2 for i (SQL).
  • Experience with IBM i tools such as Access Client Solutions (Client) and Navigator for i.
  • Hands-on experience with batch processing and job scheduling.
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work occasional non-business hours for planned maintenance, upgrades, troubleshooting, and migration activities.
  • Stable work history with long-term employment.
Preferred Skills
  • Experience with Hyland OnBase WorkView.
  • Experience working in a State Government environment.
Work Arrangement
  • Remote candidates must reside within the United States and be available during Eastern Time business hours.
Additional Information
  • 37.5-hour work week (Not a standard 40-hour schedule).
  • Candidates must possess exceptional communication skills.
  • Professional references are required at the time of submission.
  • Candidates should have detailed education and certification information listed on their resumes.
  • An interview may be conducted via Webcam or In Person.

About the Company

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Crescens Inc.

Crescens Inc. is an industry leader in providing IT staffing services and tailored workforce solutions to meet the demanding expectations and distinctive needs of clients across the United States and Canada.  We have grown tremendously in the past years and have been applauded by our clients for the quality of workforce and the quick turnaround time. We have evolved from good service to great service and all management plans are geared towards quality. 

Our vision is to be the best in Talent Acquisition and strive for excellence consistently by focusing on four performance dimensions; Quality, Efficiency, Cost and Risk.  A satisfied client and candidate are the backbone to our continued success. Headquartered in New Jersey, we are a team with unique expertise to deliver exceptional results to our clients by setting benchmarks and establishing best practices. 

COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
http://crescensinc.com/