AS400 Programmer Analyst

Job Description

Position Description

• This position will be supporting our clients Vital Statistics System using the Report Program Generator (RPG) Language in an IBM AS400 environment.
• Candidate must have 8 years plus of verifiable RPG programming experience on an AS400 system in the last 12 15 years.
• This contractor must be able to qualify for Merit employment. It is the intention to convert this contract position to a permanent position within 6 months of employment.

Key Responsibilities:

• This position will perform complex analysis, design, development and maintenance using the tools mentioned.
• Also required is the ability to develop system and program documentation.
• The candidate must be able to perform testing of modifications and enhancements to ensure system integrity.
• The ability to debug and resolve production problems using system development processes and standards as defined is also a requirement.
• Transfer of knowledge and skills to junior level programmers may also be needed.
• This position will be under direct supervision of technical experts.
• All technical direction will be provided by these individuals

Skills Required - Software languages:

• CL/400, RPG/400, ILE RPG, SQL RPGLE

Desired experience:

• Query 400, Aldon Change Management Software, ImagePlus

Operating systems :

• AS400 Screen Design Aid (SDA) with extensive work with sub files Ability to analyze complex situations and to make sound decisions based on various combinations of partial information, personal knowledge and acceptable levels of risk Competent to work at all phases of applications systems analysis and programming activities Windows and MS Office Tools

Skills Preferred

The requirement for this position is a solid educational background and the following potential abilities and skills:

• Develop new or enhancement programs based on technical specifications presented
• Collaborate with Business Analysts concerning testing and training
• Analyze and resolve technical problems and software bugs
• Maintain and enhance existing applications
• Work independently as well as with other team members
• Multi-Task and work on multiple projects concurrently in a fast paced environment
• Perform all or part of full life cycle development process with an emphasis on developing business applications
• Support existing applications, modifying/enhancing them and current needs, and implementing the changes necessary as the needs of the business unit s change
• Develop and document workarounds for functional issues
• Troubleshoot real-time production issues
• Be responsible for supporting testing of enhancements and fixes
• Be capable of recommending solutions and identifying required program corrections
• Contribute towards enterprise wide metrics collection and participate in action plans
• Conduct indepth analysis of Service Requests raised by clients
• Document new/changed operational procedures
• Ensure static data/configuration/set ups are accurate
• Participate in peer review processes
• Respond in a flexible manner and to reprioritize work as situations change

Required Knowledge:

• This individual must be able to learn current software systems and tools as they relate to the team.
• The successful candidate must have the ability to understand business requirements and assist with documentation using the MS Office Suite.
• The ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems is also a skill that is mandatory.

Experience Required

• Candidate must have 8 years plus of verifiable RPG programming experience on an AS400 system in the last 12 15 years.

Education Required

• Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field. Or equivalent work

About Seneca Resources:

Seneca Resources is client driven provider of strategic Information Technology consulting services and Workforce Solutions to government and industry. Seneca Resources is a leading IT services provider with offices in Reston, Virginia, Alabama and Columbia, Maryland that service clients throughout the United States. The key to our success lies within our strong corporate culture which drives our business. We challenge our staff through engaging work, and we reward our staff through competitive compensation, extensive professional training, and excellent opportunities for career advancement. In turn, we look for only the best and brightest to join our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace.