Lead AS400 / IBM i Developer

We are seeking an experienced AS400 / IBM i Developer with strong IBM WebSphere and EDI expertise to take ownership of a proprietary port and logistics management platform. The role involves legacy code analysis, EDI integration management, system modernization, performance optimization, and production support for mission-critical port operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and reverse-engineer existing RPG/CL programs and DB2 tables to understand business rules, data structures, and workflows.
• Maintain and enhance IBM WebSphere middleware, including MQ, Integration Bus, and B2B integrations.
• Develop and maintain EDI mappings and translations for shipping, transportation, terminal operations, and logistics transactions.
• Troubleshoot failed EDI transmissions, translation issues, spool files, and batch jobs.
• Provide Tier 3 production support and implement emergency fixes to maintain system stability.
• Develop REST/SOAP APIs, messaging channels, and database connectors to integrate IBM i systems with modern applications.
• Optimize system performance and lead future AS400 development and modernization initiatives.
• Document legacy business logic, system architecture, database schemas, and WebSphere routing paths.
• Serve as the primary technical SME and support knowledge transfer.

Required Skills

• Strong experience with AS400 / IBM i development.
• Hands-on expertise in IBM WebSphere.
• Experience with WebSphere EDI and B2B integrations.
• RPG/CL programming and DB2 database knowledge.
• EDI mapping, translation, troubleshooting, and production support.
• Experience with middleware integrations and enterprise system connectivity.

Preferred Technical Experience

• WebSphere MQ / IBM Integration Bus.
• EDI transaction sets: 210, 214, 301, 310, 322, 850, and 856.
• REST/SOAP APIs and database connectors.
• Port operations, shipping, transportation, or logistics systems.

Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked with IBM WebSphere middleware and WebSphere EDI/B2B integrations?

Experience:

• AS400/IBM i development: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person