Highlights
This role will focus on enhancing and upgrading critical applications on the iSeries (AS/400) platform while contributing to modernization initiatives involving SQL, API and web service integrations, Visual Studio Code, and AI-assisted development tools. Strong knowledge of iSeries development environments, protocols, and programming languages, including RPG IV/ILE, RPG Free Form, SQL (including embedded SQL in RPG), and CL.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Bedford Park, IL |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 1 to 9 employees |
| Year Founded | 1995 |
| Website | http://www.custom-it.com/ |
Description
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced iSeries Developer to perform development, analysis, and maintenance activities across several key business applications. This role will focus on enhancing and upgrading critical applications on the iSeries (AS/400) platform while contributing to modernization initiatives involving SQL, API and web service integrations, Visual Studio Code, and AI-assisted development tools.
The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced iSeries Developer to perform development, analysis, and maintenance activities across several key business applications. This role will focus on enhancing and upgrading critical applications on the iSeries (AS/400) platform while contributing to modernization initiatives involving SQL, API and web service integrations, Visual Studio Code, and AI-assisted development tools.
The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Enhance and support core business applications using RPG IV/ILE and RPG Free Form.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements and create functional specifications.
- Conduct code reviews, perform unit testing, and coordinate development and QA activities with IT team members.
- Create technical design documentation for assigned projects.
- Implement and maintain development standards, deployment processes, and procedures.
- Contribute to modernization efforts using SQL, APIs, web services, and AI-assisted development tools such as ChatGPT and Claude.
- Assist with IT Help Desk tickets related to production issues, working with business users and IT team members to ensure timely resolution.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing applications to maintain optimal performance and reliability.
- Proven experience delivering complex systems through the full development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment.
- Strong knowledge of iSeries development environments, protocols, and programming languages, including RPG IV/ILE, RPG Free Form, SQL (including embedded SQL in RPG), and CL.
- Understanding of Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance principles and practices.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and communicate effectively with stakeholders and IT team members.
- Experience using Visual Studio Code with IBM i-related extensions.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
About Company
Custom Business Solutions, a Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise is a leader in information technology consulting and professional services specializing in the Southeastern Michigan and Mid-Michigan markets. Custom was founded in 1995 with two major goals: Develop long-term satisfied client relationships Develop long-term satisfied employee relationships
We solve our clients' business problems with solutions that create results commensurate with client expectations. We deliver these solutions in ways that make it easy for our customers to do business with us! Custom excels at the rapid implementation of business application solutions allowing us to deliver immediate value to our clients.
CUSTOM offers a wide variety of service options designed to provide our clients' flexible solutions and support. Custom provides skilled professionals with solid experience creating immediate value. Our company has developed a strong client base including industry leaders in insurance, healthcare, finance, accounting and public utilities.
At CUSTOM, we know the importance of talented people with the right technical skills. We understand being successful requires balance between exceptional interpersonal skills and technology. Taking these attributes into account, Custom is able to provide superior personalized service. This simple approach differentiates us from the competition. We call this the 'CUSTOM DIFFERENCE'.