AS400 Programmer/Analyst

Professional Search Group, Inc.

Detroit, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Computer Programming, Customer/Client Research, Design Document, FTP (File Transfer Protocol), Finance Software, IBM AS-400 Server, IBM Product Family, IBM Systems, Identify Issues, Lawson Software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Visual SourceSafe, Microsoft Word, On Call, Organizational Skills, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Printers, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, RPG Programming Language, SQL (Structured Query Language), Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Tape Drives, Technical Training, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing, Time Management, User Documentation, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Detroit, MI
POSTED
30+ days ago

We are seeking a Developer on IBM i Power Systems (AS400) to work on-site in our Detroit office. Must be well versed in RPG including RPG3 and ILE. Expert with internal and external printer files and database files.

  • Must be an expert in Control Language programming.
  • Applicant will be tested for iSeries technical skills.
  • Must know IBM products; Query and SDA. A working knowledge of FTP, DDM, and Stream Files is important.
  • Expertise in SQL should include both Interactive and RPGILE. Experience with non-IBM products; DBU and Hawkeye, is also required.
  • A working knowledge of SDLC process with practical project management experience is expected.
  • Must be able to gather user requirements, author user design documents, and develop technical design documents.
  • Project planning skills are essential.
  • Must be able to develop a quality assurance and formal test plan.
  • Must also be able to author user documentation and be at ease conducting end user training sessions.
  • Expertise with DB2/400 is also expected as well as the ability to trouble shoot database performance issues.
  • System performance tuning, PTF, and Release Upgrades are also highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with common iSeries hardware such as printers and tape drives is also expected.
  • Requirements: Must be a self starter, highly motivated, and well organized.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Having the ability to work with members of other departments in both a team and one-on-one role is also required.
  • Experience with third party consultants and software vendors is very important.
  • Must have the ability to; quickly identify technical issues, work with management in developing an action plan, execute plan on schedule, and determine a measurement for success.
  • Knowledge of Lawson financial software is a plus.
  • Complete familiarity with Microsoft products; Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook is required.
  • Familiarity with Visual Source Safe is desirable.
  • Must be open to on call responsibilities.

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Professional Search Group, Inc.