AS/400 COBOL Developer

<h5><strong>Primary Responsibilities </strong> </h5> <ul data-spread="false"> <li >Develop, maintain, and support AS/400 COBOL and RPG/RPGLE applications. </li> <li >Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex production issues involving batch and interactive applications. </li> <li >Design, develop, and optimize DB2 database objects, queries, and data models. </li> <li >Monitor and improve SQL performance and application efficiency on the IBM i platform. </li> <li >Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and modernization teams to enhance and integrate legacy applications with distributed systems. </li> <li >Participate in application testing, code reviews, deployments, and production support activities. </li> <li >Support CI/CD processes and development best practices within the IBM i environment. </li> <li >Create and maintain technical documentation for applications, processes, and system enhancements. </li> <li >Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives. </li> </ul> <h5><strong>Required Qualifications </strong> </h5> <ul data-spread="false"> <li >Strong experience with AS/400 (IBM iSeries) application development. </li> <li >Proficiency in COBOL, RPG/RPGLE, CL, DB2, and SQL. </li> <li >Experience developing and supporting batch and online transaction processing applications. </li> <li >Strong database design, query optimization, and performance tuning skills. </li> <li >Experience troubleshooting complex application and system issues. </li> <li >Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban). </li> <li >Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. </li> </ul> <h5><strong>Preferred Qualifications </strong> </h5> <ul data-spread="false"> <li >Experience integrating AS/400 applications with modern enterprise systems and APIs. </li> <li >Knowledge of CI/CD tools and deployment processes in IBM i environments. </li> <li >Experience working in modernization or legacy transformation initiatives. </li> <li >Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and business productivity tools. </li> </ul>