Role Overview
We are seeking an exceptional and highly experienced IBM i (AS/400 / iSeries) Lead with deep expertise in RPG, ILE RPG, CL, DDS, IFS - System-level and structured programming skills.
The role focuses on the integration, maintenance, and ongoing development of EDI Customer and 3PL Distribution Center (DC) environments within our ERP platform ISIS.
This position plays a key role in mission-critical EDI and logistics-related processes and requires close collaboration with international stakeholders, EDI specialists, and project leadership. The position require currently 2 Developer responsible for 5 Regions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, enhance, and maintain EDI applications on IBM i (AS/400 / iSeries) platforms
- Develop and optimize solutions using RPG, ILE RPG, CL, IFS and SQL
- Perform system-level and structured programming following best practices for performance, stability, and maintainability
- Integrate and maintain existing and new customers within the ISIS ERP system
- Implement and support 3PL Distribution Center (DC) warehouse integrations
- Ensure seamless EDI process integration across customers, partners, and logistics providers
- Attend daily EDI project status meetings with project leadership to communicate priorities, progress, risks, and dependencies
- Analyze requirements, create technical concepts, and translate business needs into robust technical solutions – search the collaboration with Intl. Delivery Manager to align Processes and Solutions.
- Support production systems, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with international teams across IT, EDI, logistics, and business operations
Required Skills & Experience
- Extensive hands-on experience as an IBM i / AS/400 / iSeries developer
- Strong mastery of RPG and ILE RPG
- Solid background in system programming IFS and structured programming methodologies
- Proven experience integrating EDI processes, customers, and logistics partners
- Knowledge of 3PL / warehouse / distribution center (DC) processes
- Strong understanding of database concepts (DB2 for i) and SQL
- Ability to work in complex, mission-critical, high-availability environments
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
- Fluent English communication skills (written and spoken)
- Basic Knowledge of EDI standards (e.g., EDIFACT, ANSI X12)