AS400 Programmer/Analyst

Job Description:

We are seeking a Developer on IBM i Power Systems (AS400) to work on-site in our Detroit office. Must be well versed in RPG including RPG3 and ILE. Expert with internal and external printer files and database files. Must be an expert in Control Language programming. Applicant will be tested for iSeries technical skills. Must know IBM products; Query and SDA. A working knowledge of FTP, DDM, and Stream Files is important. Expertise in SQL should include both Interactive and RPGILE. Experience with non-IBM products; DBU and Hawkeye, is also required. A working knowledge of SDLC process with practical project management experience is expected. Must be able to gather user requirements, author user design documents, and develop technical design documents. Project planning skills are essential. Must be able to develop a quality assurance and formal test plan. Must also be able to author user documentation and be at ease conducting end user training sessions. Expertise with DB2/400 is also expected as well as the ability to trouble shoot database performance issues. System performance tuning, PTF, and Release Upgrades are also highly desirable. Familiarity with common iSeries hardware such as printers and tape drives is also expected.

Requirements:

Must be a self starter, highly motivated, and well organized. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Having the ability to work with members of other departments in both a team and one-on-one role is also required. Experience with third party consultants and software vendors is very important. Must have the ability to; quickly identify technical issues, work with management in developing an action plan, execute plan on schedule, and determine a measurement for success. Knowledge of Lawson financial software is a plus. Complete familiarity with Microsoft products; Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook is required. Familiarity with Visual Source Safe is desirable. Must be open to on call responsibilities.