RPG Programmer/Computer Analyst

RPG Programmer / Computer Analyst

An Information Technology career opportunity has been created at an industry leader since 1906, recognized across the globe. Dedication to people and technology will provide you with outstanding career growth and an environment allowing your efforts to have a direct impact on the overall success of the company.

Perform a key role in the implementation, evolvement and support of our AS/400 based core software applications to meet the needs of the business.

We are looking for a self-starter who strives to continually learn, be challenged and to grow both professionally and personally.

Primary Objective

As an Application Programmer Analyst, your main objective is to develop, maintain, and support application software within an AS/400 environment.

Major Areas of Accountability

• Code, test, troubleshoot programs utilizing the appropriate hardware, database, and programming technology.
• Maintain and modify programs; make approved changes by amending flow charts, develop detailed documented programming logic and coding changes.
• Thoroughly test and develop programming modifications.
• Write new program code using specifications as provided by management.
• Analyze performance of programs and take action to correct deficiencies based on consultation with users and supervisor collectively.
• Confer with users and I.T. team to gain understanding of needed changes or modifications of existing programs.
• Write and maintain detailed programming documentation.
• Assist IT team as a resource for programming/database/web/pc knowledge and outside of department as a resource of company specific knowledge.

• Serve as a primary backup for day to day department operational duties as performed by Systems Administrator, such as AS/400 operations and administration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two or four-year degree in related field with 2 year practical RPG and/or AS/400 environment programming experience with business software applications.

Responsible to Frequently Interact with

• Management
• Project Team
• End Users

Required Skills

• Experience in business software application programming within an AS/400 environment with RPG, CL, DDS.
• Experience working within (AS/400) environment.
• Database design skills.
• High character individual that possess strong interpersonal skills and solid judgment.
• Organization / Time Management skills to be able to effectively prioritize, balance, and respond to unexpected demands and changing business needs. Strong detail and deadline orientation.
• Self-starter, willing to learn and grow and complete tasks without hands-on supervision.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written, as well as nonverbal, listening and informing.
• Resourcefulness to solve complex problems and issues.
• Work ethic that is focused on getting the job done as expected / required (at times outside normal business hours).
• Team player that has demonstrated subordination to the team and its overall objective.
• Analytical skills (problem solving) – demonstrate the ability to analyze a situation and suggest a course of action/solution.

Value-added Skills

• Experience in business software application programming within an AS/400 environment with COBOL.
• Familiar with relational database concepts (DB2, SQL).
• Experience with AS400 operations and administration.
• Familiar with computer networking concepts and administration.
• Experience / knowledge within the Manufacturing industry.

Job Type: Full-time