Job Title: iSeries /AS400 Developer
Location: Issaquah, WA
Pay: $48/hr

Role Overview:

• We are seeking a talented and creative iSeries/AS400 Developer to join our Application Development and Solutions Support team.
• In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing, developing, and supporting iSeries code that underpins various applications in the Retail Domain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and develop iSeries code using RPG, RPG ILE, SQLRPGLE, and Control Language (CLP/CLLE).
• Create functional specifications for applications following standard practices, processes, and procedures.
• Conduct code reviews, unit testing, and collaborate with team members on development and QA tasks.
• Adhere to IS division development standards and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure requirements are clearly defined, understood, and documented.
• Participate in development estimation, deployment, and release planning.
• Provide 2nd level support for incident resolution, create KB articles, and offer on-call support.
• Perform peer reviews on source code to ensure best practices and scalability.
• Engage in technical discussions focusing on software design, architecture, and development.

Requirements:

• Excellent programming skills on the iSeries platform using RPG, RPG ILE, and SQLRPGLE.
• Proficiency in SQL concepts, including complex queries, embedded SQL, and Cursor programming.
• Strong understanding of Database Concepts such as Physical files, Logical Files, SQL tables, Indexes, Views, and Stored procedures.
• Familiarity with screen programming using Display Files, Subfiles, and Printer files.
• Ability to document business rules effectively and create data mapping documents.
• Experience with ILE Programming, including program modules and service programs.
• Knowledge of Message Queue (MQ), MQ Trigger, and embedding XML tags in RPG Programs.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with analysts and stakeholders.

Good to Have:

• Working knowledge of code configuration management tools like Turnover.
• Familiarity with cross-reference tools like X-Analysis.
• Understanding of Triggers, Message Queuing, and ROBOT job scheduler.
• Knowledge of normalized, denormalized tables, and Star Schema databases.
• Experience with iSeries Navigator for performance analysis of SQL queries.
• Exposure to the Retail Domain, especially in areas like Merchandising and Warehouse Management.