IBM i System/36 Developer

Job Description:

  • Analyze existing System/36 applications, job streams, menus, and screen flows
  • Convert OCL programs and processes to IBM i Control Language (CL)
  • Convert RPG II applications to RPG IV / ILE RPG while preserving business functionality and application integrity
  • Review and remediate converted code to improve maintainability, performance, and compliance with modernization standards
  • Perform unit testing, integration testing, and support user acceptance testing activities
  • Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve issues identified during remediation and testing
  • Modernize System/36 screens and menu structures
  • Document application functionality, conversion approaches, remediation activities, and testing results
  • Collaborate with technical teams, business stakeholders, and quality assurance resources
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical best practices and knowledge transfer
  • Complete and document OCL-to-CL and RPG II-to-RPG IV / ILE RPG conversion activities
  • Produce technical documentation and knowledge transfer materials
  • Contribute to successful delivery of modernization objectives

Requirements:

  • Strong experience working in IBM System/36 environments
  • Extensive experience with Operational Control Language (OCL)
  • Strong RPG II development and maintenance experience
  • Hands-on experience converting OCL to CL
  • Hands-on experience converting RPG II applications to RPG IV / ILE RPG
  • Experience with IBM i application modernization initiatives
  • Strong understanding of batch processing, job scheduling, and legacy application architectures
  • Experience performing conversion remediation and code optimization activities
  • Experience planning and executing conversion-related testing
  • Experience with screen and menu conversion and modernization
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to understand and translate complex legacy business logic into modern IBM i solutions
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong documentation and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and within a collaborative project team environment
  • 7+ years of IBM midrange development experience
  • 5+ years of System/36 development and support experience
  • Demonstrated experience with application conversion and modernization initiatives
  • Proven track record delivering RPG and OCL conversion projects in IBM i environments

Benefits:

  • True work-from-anywhere (North America) model
  • Work-life balance
  • Collaborative culture guided by company values
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