Senior SYNON/AS400 Developer
About the role
As a Senior SYNON/AS400 Developer, you will design, develop, and support business-critical applications in an AS400 environment. You will collaborate with business analysts, technical leads, quality assurance teams, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions throughout the software development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Partner with business analysts and technical leads to clarify requirements and define technical solutions.
- Analyze business needs and prepare technical designs, estimates, and development plans.
- Develop, review, and enhance applications using AS400 technologies including RPGLE, RPGILE, CLLE, and SYNON.
- Create and execute unit test plans, resolve defects, and support quality assurance and regression testing activities.
- Support deployments, production releases, and post-implementation activities to ensure stable and successful solution delivery.
Work Model
This is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Richardson, TX. The role supports a healthy work-life balance through various wellbeing programs. Some roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations based on project needs.
Requirements
- Strong experience working in AS400/IBM i development environments.
- Hands-on expertise with RPGLE and RPGILE programming.
- Proficiency in CLLE development and system-level programming.
- Experience developing and maintaining applications using SYNON.
- Ability to participate in the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and production support.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience preparing technical estimates and solution designs.
- Strong troubleshooting and defect-resolution skills.
- Experience supporting QA, regression testing, and production deployments.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional technical and business teams.
- Experience in post-production support and warranty-period activities.
Pay
The annual salary for this position is between $65,447 to $117,000 depending on experience and other qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
*This role cannot offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.