RPG Programmer
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Job Location:
Jacksonville, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Programmer analyzes requirements designs develops and maintains applications on IBM I using various versions of RPG with the emphasis on analysis and more complex development activities.
Primary Job Functions:
- Work closely with business relationship managers(BRM) team members and end users to understand business needs and translate them into technical specifications.
- Gather data to further identify customer change requests define scope of work and software/system requirements for implementation.
- Diagnose and resolve application and system issues ensuring minimal downtime and continuity of business operations.
- Conduct unit tests and support quality assurance testing to ensure code accuracy efficiency and adherence to specifications. Develop and document programs applying knowledge of programming techniques and computer systems.
- Maintain and support applications to keep them performing in accordance with technical and functional specifications.
- Provide input for the QA with regard to test requirements and test plans and assists in the creation of test scripts
- Update modify and optimize existing RPG applications to improve performance adapt to new business processes or integrate with modern technologies.
- Perform system tests and debug programs according to results of system test and user acceptance test.
- Write technical documentation to describe program logic and coding.
- Liaise with and provide input to the BRM on project/task progress and issues.
The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform.
Minumum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Insurance/Credit Insurance industry experience preferred.
- Accounting and reinsurance experience preferred.
- Minimum 8 years experience in RPG RPGLE FREE SQL and CLP
- Knowledge of the design and implementation relational databases with hands-on experience with DB2
- Demonstrated competency with web services developing web services in the RPG environment Service Oriented Architecture and multi-tier software design and development.
- Familiarity with DDS (Data Description Specifications) and Subfiles
- Knowledge of Java XML and Web Services (SOAP/REST) is a plus
- Understanding of development best practices design patterns and common frameworks
- Knowledge of object-to-relational mapping tools
Skills Required:
- Minimum 8 years experience in RPG RPGLE FREE SQL and CLP
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively work with cross-functional teams.
- Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality accurate code.
- Experience with integrated development tools like RDi (Rational Developer for i) or PDM.
- Preferred experience includes familiarity with API integration and modernization of legacy applications
Additional Information:
Full benefit package including medical dental life vision company paid short/long term disability 401(k) tuition assistance and more.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Mainframe Development
- Cobol
- SQL
- .NET
- C/C++
- Coordinate Measuring Machine
- Relational Databases
- Microsoft SQL Server
- C#
- Visual Studio
- Visual Basic
- Db2
About Company
Fortegra is a global specialty insurer that offers a diverse set of admitted and surplus lines of insurance products and warranty solutions that help people and businesses manage risk and uncertainty.
