Software Engineer III ( IBM i / AS400)

About the role

The IBM i / AS400 Software Engineer III plays a crucial role in enhancing warehouse management and logistics systems. This position collaborates closely with IT, Operations, and business stakeholders to develop, maintain, and support critical applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications in RPG, RPGLE, Free-Form RPG, CLP, CLLE, and SQL on the IBM i / AS400 platform.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues within IBM i applications supporting warehouse management, customer operations, inventory, fulfillment, and logistics workflows.
• Partner with business users, operations leaders, and IT teammates to translate requirements into practical, reliable technical solutions.
• Support and enhance WMS-related applications, including AS400 functionality and integrations with broader logistics platforms.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, unit test plans, deployment notes, and support procedures aligned to development standards.
• Participate in code reviews, promote IBM i development standards, and identify opportunities to improve quality, maintainability, and performance.
• Use change management tools such as ALDON / Rocket Aldon to manage source control, deployments, and production changes.
• Identify modernization opportunities within legacy RPG applications while balancing operational stability and business continuity.

Requirements

• 7+ years of software development experience, including significant hands-on experience with IBM i / AS400 application development and support.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting WMS, logistics, transportation, 3PL, or supply chain systems preferred.
• Experience supporting production systems in a high-volume operational environment preferred.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: 7+ years of software development experience, including significant hands-on experience with IBM i / AS400 application development and support. BA/BS, preferably in Computer Science, MIS, IS/IT, or a related field. Or, equivalent experience.

Skills

• Strong proficiency in RPG, RPGLE, Free-Form RPG, CLP, CLLE, and SQL.
• Experience with IBM i / AS400 platform.
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot production issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of WMS and logistics systems.
• Experience with modernization and legacy application improvements.

Benefits

ODW Logistics offers competitive compensation and benefits packages designed to support the health, wellness, and financial security of our employees. Details will be provided upon hire.

Pay

Compensation details will be provided upon hire.

Schedule

Details regarding the schedule will be provided upon hire.

Our Values

We are dedicated to helping our teammates experience fulfillment through their individual strengths and innovative ideas. Our core values guide us in striving for collective growth and reaching our highest potential.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ODW Logistics is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at ODW Logistics are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.