Program Developer

Wheeling-Nippon Steel, Inc.

Follansbee, WV, United States

25 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

5 years minimum

Compensation

$85,000.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.indeed.com

Tech stack

Db2400 Java (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) IBM System I Code Review Database Design Software Debugging Programming Tools Disaster Recovery Eclipse (Software) Middleware IBM RPG (Programming Language)

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Job Scheduling Object-Oriented Software Development Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) Software Engineering SQL Databases RPL (Programming Language) Web Services Enterprise Software Applications System Availability Control Language Information Technology Software Version Control

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and versatile Program Developer with proficiency in both RPG and Java programming languages. The ideal candidate will have proven experience developing and maintaining applications on the IBM i (AS/400) platform. This role involves analyzing user requirements, designing robust solutions, and supporting business critical systems to ensure high availability, performance, and scalability.

Design, develop, and test, and maintain applications written in RPG IV/ILE, Free-Form RPG and Java.
Support and enhance legacy RPG programs and modern Java based applications.
Work with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into functional specifications.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business analyst, systems administrators and Production Control Team.
Participate in code reviews and enforce best practices in programming and application design.
Integrate IBM i applications with external systems via API’s, web services and middleware.
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues in a timely manner.
Assist with database design, optimization, and maintenance using DB2 for i.
Participate in system upgrades, backups, and disaster recovery planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
5+ years of experience programming on the IBM i (AS/400) platform.
Proficiency in RPG IV, ILE RPG, Free-Form RPG, and CL programming.
Strong experience with Java, including object-oriented design ad enterprise application development.
Familiarity with DB2 for i and SQL.
Experience with source control and version management tools.
Solid understanding of the IBM i environment, including job scheduling, libraries, and user profiles.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience integrating IBM i with web services (REST/SOAP).
Familiarity with Eclipse, RDi (Rational Developer for i), or other modern development tools.
Exposure to Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
Understanding of modern DevOps practices and tools.