Senior IBM i Developer

Crown Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is a world leader in metal packaging production. We design and manufacture innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions for some of the largest and most respected companies globally. Our commitment to sustainability drives our long-term vision and growth.

About the role

Crown Holdings is seeking an experienced Senior Programmer Analyst to join our centralized Information Systems team supporting manufacturing operations across the United States and Canada. This role plays a key part in developing, modernizing, and enhancing critical business applications for customer order management, manufacturing, production control, and financial operations. As a senior team member, you will collaborate with business stakeholders, lead development efforts, mentor colleagues, and contribute to strategic application modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and support business-critical applications on the IBM i platform.
• Lead application enhancements and modernization efforts, including RPG IV/ILE to RPG Free conversions.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Support Crown's Customer Order Management System (COMS) and Manufacturing, Production Control, and Accounting Systems (CMPAS).
• Develop and optimize SQL-based solutions and database structures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues while ensuring system stability and performance.
• Create technical specifications, documentation, test plans, and implementation strategies.
• Participate in project planning, effort estimation, and technical design reviews.
• Serve as a technical lead on assigned initiatives and provide guidance to less experienced developers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across manufacturing, finance, customer service, and operations.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation supporting mission-critical business systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve application performance, reliability, and maintainability.

Requirements

• 7+ years of application development and support experience in an IBM i (AS/400) environment.
• Strong experience with:
  • RPG Free
  • RPG IV / ILE RPG
  • SQL
  • CL Programming
  • Db2 for i
• Experience designing, developing, testing, and implementing enterprise business applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, supply chain, customer service, and financial business processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both technical and business teams.
• Strong knowledge of APIs, web services, and systems integration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with application modernization initiatives.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI).
• Experience with SharePoint and Microsoft 365 technologies.
• Knowledge of the Infor Infinium financial suite.
• Familiarity with IBM Rational Developer for i (RDi).
• Experience with change management and deployment tools such as TurnOver and Hawkeye.
• Prior experience mentoring developers and leading technical projects.

Benefits

• Support mission-critical applications that drive a leading manufacturing company.
• Participate in modernization and digital transformation initiatives.
• Work on projects that directly impact manufacturing, customer service, and financial operations.
• Collaborate with experienced technical and business professionals across North America.
• Opportunities for professional growth, leadership, and continued technology development.
• Strong engagement and commitment to employee safety.
• Professional and personal development through training and work experiences.
• Join a team passionate about sustainable packaging and inclusivity.

Schedule

This is an on-site role, 5 days a week in Yardley, PA.

Crown will not sponsor applicants for any type of work visa. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.