IBM i System/36 Developer

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

📋 Description

• Assess current System/36 applications, job streams, menus, and screen flows.

• Transform OCL programs and processes into IBM i Control Language (CL).

• Migrate RPG II applications to RPG IV / ILE RPG while maintaining business functionality and application integrity.

• Review and enhance converted code to boost maintainability, performance, and adherence to modernization standards.

• Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and assist with user acceptance testing activities.

• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve issues that arise during remediation and testing phases.

• Modernize System/36 screens and menu layouts.

• Document application functionality, 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 initiatives.

• Finalize and document OCL-to-CL and RPG II-to-RPG IV / ILE RPG conversion tasks.

• Create technical documentation and materials for knowledge transfer.

• Support successful modernization goals.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in IBM System/36 environments.

• In-depth knowledge of Operational Control Language (OCL).

• Strong background in RPG II development and maintenance.

• Practical experience converting OCL to IBM i Control Language (CL).

• Direct experience migrating RPG II applications to RPG IV / ILE RPG.

• Familiarity with IBM i application modernization projects.

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

• Experience in conversion remediation and code optimization efforts.

• Proficient in planning and conducting conversion-related testing.

• Experience in screen and menu conversion and modernization.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Strong documentation and organizational skills.

• Capability to work independently and as part of a collaborative project team.

• Over 7 years of experience in IBM midrange development.

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

• Proven experience with application conversion and modernization projects.

• Demonstrated success in delivering RPG and OCL conversion initiatives in IBM i environments.

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

• Background in modernizing large-scale IBM i applications in distribution, wholesale, manufacturing, or ERP sectors (preferred).

• Familiarity with IBM i development tools, source control, and change management practices (preferred).

• Experience in participating in legacy application transformation and modernization programs (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Genuine work-from-anywhere model (North America).

• Emphasis on work-life balance.

• Collaborative work culture.

• Opportunities for knowledge transfer and engagement in professional best practices.