IBM i Application Developer - REMOTE

Are you an experienced IBM i Application Developer looking for a new opportunity? Our Saskatchewan government client is seeking two talented individuals to join their team.

As an IBM i Application Developer, you'll play a crucial role in solution design, development, and documentation. If you have a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a knack for effective communication, we'd love to hear from you.

Take the next step in your career and contribute to impactful projects in agricultural insurance.

Advantages

• Remote work opportunity with flexible hours, promoting work-life balance.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in agricultural insurance, supporting farmers and stakeholders.
• Engage in diverse responsibilities including solution design, software development, and data analysis.
• Collaborate with a skilled team of technical and business professionals, fostering continuous learning and growth.
• Showcase and enhance your expertise on the IBM i platform, gaining valuable experience in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Documentation including solution requirements, design documents, process documentation, training documentation,
• Software development on the IBM i including design, code, and unit tests,
• Data querying and analysis,
• Participation in team and project discussions.

Qualifications

Mandatory Qualifications :

• BA / BS degree in related field or technical institute training.
• A minimum of three years working with IBM i applications and understanding of development processes on this platform.
• Demonstrated programming and development proficiencies RPGIV (free and fixed format), CL, COBOL, SQLRPGLE.
• Demonstrated experience communicating complex and highly technical concepts to technical and non-technical people (both written and verbal) with various levels within an organization.
• Demonstrated experience with DB2 for IBM i using both legacy and modern concepts. Understanding of database structures, data integrity, and data modelling as it relates to application software development.
• Working knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), support, and QA methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and debugging both interactive and batch jobs.
• Demonstrated experience with SQL.
• Demonstrated experience using source control tools.

Desired Requirements

• Local Knowledge; our client is interested in understanding your experience with Government of Saskatchewan, Crown Corporations, or comparable entities
• Familiar with the use of Access Client Solutions (ACS).
• Familiar with the use of Rational Developer for IBMi (RDi).
• Familiar with the use of X-Analysis.
• Familiar with the use of Aldon Lifecycle Manager for IBMi (Aldon LMi).
• Familiar with the use of Microsoft TFS / Azure DevOps.
• Experience with Progen plus.
• Demonstrated experience in collaborative work within a team.
• Knowledge of both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of the ITIL framework.
• Knowledge of security best practices.

Summary

Join our client and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to leveraging technology to support Saskatchewan's agricultural community.

Apply now via this job ad or reach out to your Randstad Digital representative immediately!

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