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# Applications Developer - IBM i

- **Company:** Sierra Pacific Industries
- **Location:** Medford, WI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $120,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Database Queries, Database Theory, IBM RPG (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://spi-ind.com/Careers/Details/4089509242026

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related computer science program OR three years of professional experience with application development
 * Working experience with RPG IV / ILE RPG in a business environment is preferred
 * Basic knowledge of SQL and database concepts
 * Independently motivated, detail-oriented, and able to maintain focus on long-term projects
 * Proven problem-solving and time management skills
 * Results-oriented; demonstrated sense of urgency and commitment to achieving efficient and accurate results
 * Committed to the highest levels of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality

## Description

* Analyze business requirements then design, create and maintain applications using modern RPG and development tools on the IBM i (Power Systems) platform
 * Utilize technology to solve problems and build software solutions with varying degrees of complexity
 * Collaborate with users to identify improvements that enable them to excel at their job
 * Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to application functionality
 * Drive to completion all phases of application development
 * Take initiative to analyze problems, gather input from users and team members, evaluate options, and recommend practical ideas that improve applications and business processes
 * Effectively communicate and present technical information and solutions to a variety of audiences
 * Train and directly support users and/or technical support staff