Software Developer - IBM iSeries (AS400) / COBOL Applications

About the role

We are looking for a Software Developer to maintain, enhance, and modernize business-critical IBM iSeries applications, including COBOL-based ASI solutions. This role works with business partners, IT teams, and vendors to deliver reliable systems that support daily operations and long-term technology goals.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Analyze business and technical requirements, design solutions, and provide effort estimates.
• Prepare functional, technical, testing, implementation, and support documentation.
• Develop, modify, test, and maintain COBOL, RPGIV, RPGLE, CLLE, and related IBM iSeries programs.
• Enhance existing applications, support modernization opportunities, and apply standards for quality, security, performance, and maintainability.
• Perform unit, integration, regression, and production validation testing.
• Troubleshoot incidents, analyze production data, perform root-cause analysis, and implement reliable solutions.
• Monitor batch jobs, investigate abnormal terminations, and support timely production issue resolution.
• Support deployment planning, change management, release activities, and post-implementation validation.
• Communicate status, risks, and options clearly while sharing knowledge with teammates, business partners, vendors, and global IT teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, a related discipline is required.
• Master degree in Information Technology or related discipline, preferred
• 5 years of experience developing, maintaining, or supporting enterprise business applications.
• 5 years of experience with IBM iSeries application development or support using COBOL, RPGIV, RPGLE, CLLE, SQL, DB2 is required. ASI experience is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of database concepts, data structures, file layouts, queries, testing methods, and maintainable code practices.
• Familiarity with the Software Development Life Cycle, Agile or iterative delivery, documentation standards, and change control processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot application issues, analyze production data, and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with business partners, vendors, and geographically distributed teams.
• Willingness to learn complex application environments, document findings, and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Willingness and ability to participate in a shared on-call rotation and provide evening or weekend support when needed for business-critical systems.

Benefits

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Paid short-and long-term disability programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• This position is eligible for a holiday gift

Additional Information

• PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.
• PACCAR Parts is an E-Verify Employer
• PACCAR has success with diverse teams of employees working together to achieve excellent results. Having a diverse and inclusive work environment ensures PACCAR has the talent needed to conduct business today and in the future by leveraging different backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints. We believe diversity in the workplace increases innovation, results in better decisions and increases employee engagement.