Intermediate/Senior Informix & Legacy Systems Developer

Role: Intermediate/Senior Informix & Legacy Systems Developer

We are seeking a technical specialist with deep expertise in legacy IBM/Informix platforms. This role is critical to supporting and modernizing our legacy infrastructure, specifically focusing on HP-UX and IBM AIX environments. You will be responsible for maintaining mission-critical ERP, supply chain, and warehouse management systems while driving technical performance optimizations.

• System Modernization & Design: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust solutions that bridge legacy logic with modern requirements (e.g., migrating Informix 4GL to Genero BDL).

• Legacy Maintenance: Write and optimize clean, maintainable code in Informix 4GL, Genero BDL, and Unix Shell Scripting (Korn, Awk).

• Technical Troubleshooting: Resolve complex application issues and database performance bottlenecks using utilities like oncheck and set explain.

• Deployment & Testing: Lead integration, UAT, and performance testing activities to ensure high-quality deployments with minimal business disruption.

• Support & Documentation: Manage incidents and work orders escalated from the Service Desk, adhering to established SLAs, and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.

• Primary Languages: Expert-level Informix 4GL, Genero BDL, and SQL.

• Secondary Languages: Proficiency in Java, Python, or Perl for integration and modern application support.

• Database Management: Advanced knowledge of IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS); familiarity with SQL Server, Oracle, or Snowflake is a plus.

• Operating Systems: Mastery of Unix-based systems (HP-UX, IBM AIX, Linux) and Windows environments.

• Integrations: Understanding of EDI (810, 820), XML, and API integration (RESTful/SOAP).

Preferred Domain Knowledge

• Experience with ERP Supply Chain concepts: Order creation, Pick-Pack-Ship, Invoicing, and Bill of Materials (BOM).

• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and manufacturing workflows.

• Core Objective: Support and modernize a mission-critical Legacy ERP platform while expediting its integration with Salesforce and e-commerce platforms.

• Key Responsibilities:
  • Directly manage Informix 4GL development and maintenance.

• • Lead API build-out and integration projects alongside key technical stakeholders.

• • Operate within a Unix/Linux environment.
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• Team Dynamics: Small, lean team consisting of one onsite resource and three offshore members; requires daily coordination with the offshore team.

• Technical Expertise: Minimum 5 years of experience on the Informix legacy platform (specifically 4GL).

• Domain Knowledge: Strong business understanding of Supply Chain workflows and operations.

• Technical Environment: Proficiency in Unix/Linux and API development.

• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication skills to effectively collaborate with and guide offshore team members.

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This is a high PRIORITY requisition. This is a PROACTIVE requisition

Background Check : No

Drug Screen : No