Job Description

Senior IBM i / AS400 Programmer Analyst (RPG)

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Our client, a well-established Western New York manufacturer with decades of success, is seeking an experienced IBM i / AS400 professional to support and enhance the business-critical applications that run their operation.

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who enjoys solving business problems, supporting manufacturing systems, and modernizing legacy applications over time. Unlike many IT roles, you'll be able to focus primarily on the IBM i environment while a third-party managed services provider handles the majority of the network and infrastructure responsibilities.

If you're looking for a stable company, a collaborative team, and a long-term opportunity where your IBM i expertise will truly be valued, we'd love to speak with you.

What You'll Do

• Support and maintain mission-critical IBM i / AS400 business applications
• Troubleshoot production issues, including record locks and data integrity concerns
• Modify, maintain, and enhance RPG II and RPG400 applications
• Gradually modernize legacy System/36 applications and convert older programs to current technologies
• Support the company's migration to IBM Power9 hardware
• Work directly with end users to troubleshoot issues and improve business processes
• Coordinate with a third-party managed services provider on infrastructure-related needs
• Maintain system documentation, software licensing, and security standards
• Travel occasionally to other company locations as needed

Technology Environment

You'll work within a stable IBM environment, including:

• IBM i / AS400
• IBM Power9
• RPG II
• RPG400
• System/36
• CL Programming
• Manufacturing business applications
• Windows 10/11
• Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IBM i / AS400 experience
• Strong RPG II, RPG400, System/36, and CL programming skills
• Experience supporting manufacturing or distribution business applications
• Experience troubleshooting and supporting production environments
• Ability to modernize and enhance legacy applications
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work directly with business users
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities

Why This Role?

• Your expertise will be highly valued in an organization committed to the IBM i platform
• Third-party managed services provider handles most network and infrastructure responsibilities, allowing you to focus on the applications
• Stable manufacturing company with a long-term technology roadmap
• Monday-Friday (8AM- 5PM) schedule in a collaborative, low-stress work environment
• Opportunity to modernize legacy applications while supporting critical business operations
• Direct hire opportunity with comprehensive benefits

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $95,000–$115,000, commensurate with experience

In addition to competitive compensation, the company offers a comprehensive employee benefits package.