IBM i System/36 Developer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Analyze current System/36 applications, workflows, menus, and screen flows.

• Transform OCL programs and processes into CL.

• Upgrade RPG II applications to RPG IV / ILE RPG while maintaining business logic and functional integrity.

• Assess and enhance converted code to boost maintainability, performance, and compliance.

• Conduct unit and integration testing, and assist with user acceptance testing (UAT).

• Identify, troubleshoot, and fix defects.

• Revamp System/36 screen and menu structures.

• Document functionalities, conversion strategies, remediation efforts, and testing outcomes.

• Collaborate with technical teams, business stakeholders, and quality assurance personnel.

• Engage in code reviews and contribute to technical best practices and knowledge sharing.

• Finalize conversions, validate modified applications, and aid in achieving project milestones.

⛳️ Requirements

• Solid experience in IBM System/36 environments.

• Extensive knowledge of Operations Control Language (OCL).

• Strong background in developing and maintaining RPG II applications.

• Practical experience in converting OCL to CL.

• Direct experience in transitioning RPG II applications to RPG IV / ILE RPG.

• Familiarity with IBM i application modernization projects.

• Excellent understanding of batch processing, job scheduling, and legacy application architectures.

• Experience in conversion remediation and code optimization.

• Proven ability to plan and execute conversion-related testing.

• Experience in modernizing screens and menus.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to comprehend complex legacy business logic and translate it into modern IBM i solutions.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational and documentation abilities.

• Capacity to work independently while effectively integrating into a project team.

• Experience with automated code conversion tools and post-conversion remediation.

• Background in modernizing large-scale IBM i applications in distribution, wholesale, manufacturing, or ERP contexts.

• Knowledge of IBM i development tools, version control systems, and change management methodologies.

• Prior involvement in large-scale legacy application transformation and modernization initiatives.

• Over 7 years of experience in IBM midrange systems development.

• More than 5 years of experience in System/36 development and support.

• Demonstrated success in delivering application conversion and modernization projects.

• Proven track record of successfully executing RPG and OCL conversion projects on IBM i platforms.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible remote work model available throughout North America.

• Emphasis on work-life balance.

• Values-driven organizational culture.

• Opportunities for knowledge transfer.