IBM i (AS400 iSeries) Developer (Contract)

IBM i (AS/400 / iSeries) Developer

We are seeking an experienced IBM i (AS/400 / iSeries) Developer to join our developmentteam. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with COBOL/400 RPGLECLLE CBLLE DB2/400 (DB2400) SQLRPGLE SQLCBLLE triggers stored procedures anddevelopment tools such as RDi. You will work in an Agile/Scrum environment write unit testsand use version control to deliver reliable enhancements and new functionality for mission-critical business applications.

Key Responsibilities Design develop test and maintain IBM i applications using COBOL/400 (CBLLE) RPGLEand CLLE. Implement and optimize DB2 for i (DB2400) programs including SQLRPGLE and SQL inCOBOL (SQLCBLLE). Create maintain and troubleshoot triggers stored procedures and database objects. Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (sprints sprint planning stand-ups retrospectivesdemos). Write unit tests and support automated or manual testing efforts to ensure code quality. Use Rational Developer for i (RDi) for development debugging and code reviews. Follow version control processes (Git SVN or other agreed systems) manage branches andperform code merges. Analyze requirements estimate tasks and produce technical design documents. Support production troubleshooting debug issues and provide timely fixes. Mentor junior developers and share best practices for IBM i development and databasedesign.

Required Skills & Experience 5 years of hands-on experience developing on IBM i (AS/400 iSeries). Strong proficiency in COBOL/400 (CBLLE) and RPGLE (including free-form RPG). Solid experience with CL (CLLE) programming and job control on IBM i. Experience with DB2 for i (DB2400) writing efficient SQL queries SQLRPGLE andSQLCBLLE. Hands-on experience creating and maintaining triggers and stored procedures. Familiarity with Rational Developer for i (RDi) or similar IDEs. Practical experience working in Agile/Scrum teams. Experience with unit testing frameworks or practices for IBM i code. Proficient with version control systems (Git preferred) and branching/merging workflows. Strong problem-solving skills attention to detail and good communication .