The opportunity
Performs application development /programing in RPG programming language for Anda’s ERP system on the IBM iSeries. The business areas and users of the system include Distribution, Receiving, Compliance, Customer Service, Purchasing, Pricing and Contracts, and Sales. This role will also engage in project scope and requirements working with business users across multiple departments and functional areas.
• Development/Programming – Create or modify software applications on the iSeries/IBMi to comply with all business demands.
• Support end users with issues related to the iSeries/IBMi applications
• Analyze and repair system software for malfunctioning software or failures are reported
• Assist in the automated loading of large amounts of data for business requirements
• Innovative Solutions – Development of innovative solutions within and across the platform
• Change Management – ensure that changes to the platform are highly controlled, tested and implemented with necessary approvals and following appropriate guidelines
• Client Relationship Management – establish meaningful relationships with key clients and sponsors and ensure they are pleased with products and services
• In depth knowledge of project management lifecycle including Project Initiation (Scope Definition) and Planning (Requirements Gathering) where IT works directly with users.
System Requirements – In depth knowledge of the:
• IBM iSeries servers, operating system
• RPG,
• CL,
• SQL programming languages
• Profound UI
• Beneficial to have knowledge of:
• Rocket’s Aldon
• Windows
• JavaScript
• SQL Server
How you’ll spend your day
All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position by any incumbents with reasonable accommodation if necessary. Any non-essential functions are assumed to be included in other related duties or assignments.
• Work with project teams on system requirements
• Design and write applications to written specifications
• Organize and prepare program and system documentation according to established procedures to facilitate ongoing maintenance
• Responsible for understanding the business use of applications and providing the best, most cost- effective solutions
• Recommend, develop, implement and monitor application systems, tools, standards and procedures
• Work with project teams, and perform assessments of infrastructure and application assets, identifying potential and actual system risks and recommending corrective measures
• Coordinate system implementation by planning and monitoring system testing and conversion to new programs
• Work with the IT teams to consolidate redundant application technologies including cost benefit analysis and establish controlling procedures for introduction of new application technologies across the organization
• Evaluate potential impacts on business unit operations when new application systems and technologies are introduced
• Investigate industry trends and new technologies, providing guidance and recommendations to the team and management
• Perform all activities in compliance with the internal and external requirements/standards controls
