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# IBM iSeries CL Programmer

- **Company:** THE VIVA PARTNERSHIP, INC.
- **Location:** Minneapolis, MN, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), IBM System I, Application Testing, Software Debugging, IBM RPG (Programming Language), Identity and Access Management, Systems Analysis, Software Engineering, Control Language, People Soft
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ec2833bdba2b4b0c

## About the Role

The ideal candidate will have strong IBM iSeries and Control Language (CL) experience and the ability to work directly with business customers to gather requirements and develop solutions where detailed programming specifications may not always be available.

## Description

Seeking an experienced IBM iSeries CL Programmer to perform application programming, maintenance, enhancement, integration, testing, and production support for client services systems., Develop, maintain, enhance, and troubleshoot applications on IBM iSeries.
Develop and maintain CL programs, scripts, jobs, and application-processing workflows.
Perform business and systems analysis for existing and new applications.
Gather requirements directly from business customers.
Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Maintain and enhance systems supporting inventory, labor, billing, payments, and reconciliation.
Support integration of internally developed systems with central client systems.
Perform application testing, debugging, implementation, and production support.
Work closely with other IBM iSeries programmers, technology teams, and customers.
Review and test work performed by other programmers when required.
Rapidly develop knowledge of existing client services applications and processes.

Required Skills
Strong IBM i / iSeries / AS400 experience
Strong CL programming
IBM iSeries application development and support
Business and systems analysis
Requirements gathering
Application troubleshooting/debugging
Testing and implementation experience

Preferred Skills
RPG IV and/or RPG III
Higher Education IBM iSeries experience
PeopleSoft integration
Identity Management
ARCAD
Townsend/Perplexity
Java or PHP

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status


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