Developer - IBM Enterprise Systems

About the role

This role supports core enterprise applications that run critical business operations. The team is looking for a senior-level developer who enjoys working close to the business, maintaining and enhancing long-standing systems, and partnering with stakeholders to keep things running smoothly while modernizing where it makes sense.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and support internal business applications on the IBM i platform
• Write, modify, test, and maintain code following SDLC and internal standards
• Work closely with business users and IT teammates to understand requirements and resolve issues
• Perform system and application analysis to improve performance and reliability
• Support day-to-day operations while contributing to medium-sized enhancement projects
• Participate in testing, user validation, and deployment activities
• Create and maintain technical documentation, work instructions, and coding standards
• Provide occasional after-hours support for releases or critical issues
• Stay current on tools, best practices, and opportunities for improvement

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on development experience in an IBM i environment
• Strong experience with:
• RPG IV, ILE, or free-form RPG
• CL and embedded SQL
• DB2 on IBM i
• Advanced SQL skills including joins, grouping, and performance-focused queries
• Experience supporting enterprise business systems such as order entry, inventory, AP, AR, GL, or distribution
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with a broader IT team

Nice to have

• Experience with tools or technologies such as Lansa, Turnover, EDI, APIs, XML, Java, or GoAnywhere
• Familiarity with backup and recovery processes on IBM i
• Exposure to C# or WPF
• Experience supporting users through training and documentation