AS400 Developer

About Us
We are California's largest regional, full-service grocery chain, founded over 70 years ago in Modesto, California, where our headquarters are still located today. With 194 stores across Central and Northern California and Western Nevada, our banners—Save Mart, Lucky, and FoodMaxx—are cherished regional brands, serving the unique needs of their communities.

It's our 12,000 passionate associates who make our company a great place to work and shop. We prioritize investing in our people, stores, and neighborhoods, and work closely with local suppliers to bring fresh, quality products at affordable prices to our customers. Shoppers can access our offerings in-store, online, or through convenient home delivery and curbside pick-up.

The Save Mart Companies is part of The Jim Pattison Group, a family-owned, diversified holding company operating primarily in the U.S. and Canada and headquartered in Vancouver, BC. The Jim Pattison Group has a long-term strategic focus to see their companies succeed and grow. Together, our dedication to our associates and customers, commitment to growth and innovation, and our family traditions continue to thrive.

We Are Currently Recruiting For The Position Of
AS400 Developer - Modesto, CA
Job Summary
The AS400 Developer III exercises discretion and independent judgement while performing key responsibilities in the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of software applications. The position assists in the definition, design, development, improvement and documentation of software business requirements, objectives, deliverables, and specifications on a project by projects basis in collaboration with business analysts and other business partners. The position works independently and on more complex tasks to accomplish the strategic business objectives of the Information Technology Development team.

The AS400 Developer III will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing business applications on the IBM iSeries (AS400) platform using RPG programming language. This role requires strong technical expertise in legacy systems integration and modern business application development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and implement RPG programs and applications on IBM iSeries platform
• Maintain and enhance existing AS400 applications and systems
• Create and modify RPG, RPG ILE, RPGIV, and CL programs
• Develop and maintain SQL-based reports and data extraction programs
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues and system problems
• Integrate AS400 systems with modern applications and databases
• Design and implement file structures, databases, and data access methods
• Perform data conversions and migrations between systems
• Work with DB2 for database management and optimization
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation
• Provide production support and participate in on-call rotation
• Collaborate with business users to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to development standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Some of our competitive offerings include generous benefits packages (Health, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, 401K), tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities, vacation and personal holidays, and in-store purchase discounts.

Hiring pay range: $122, ,183.00

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Control Language (CL): Proficiency in CL programming and job control
• SQL: Strong SQL skills for DB2 and other SQL based databases
• Query Tools: Experience with Query/400, WRKQRY, Showcase Query, and reporting tools
• IBM iSeries (AS400): Understanding of iSeries architecture and operations
• DB2: Database design, optimization, and administration
• Green Screen Development: Traditional 5250 interface programming
• File Systems: Native file system, IFS (Integrated File System)
• FTP/SFTP: File transfer protocols and automated processes

• Preferred -

• Web Services: Experience with web service integration and APIs

• XML/JSON: Data format handling and parsing
• EDI: Electronic Data Interchange experience preferred
• Modern RPG: Experience with free-format RPG and modern programming techniques
• Integration Tools: Knowledge of IBM i integration tools and middleware
• Version Control: Experience with software configuration management
• Business Domain: Experience in retail, manufacturing, or distribution industries
• Certifications: IBM i technical certifications preferred
• Agile Methodology: Experience with Agile/Scrum development practices
• Proven experience in full software development lifecycle
• Experience with system upgrades and migrations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience
:
Minimum 5 years' experience, 4 years Hand-on IBM iSeries AS400 development experience, 4 years RPG programming experience

Education
: 4 year/Bachelors Degree and/or equivalent experience/training

Work Environment
:
Office

Reference: req40323

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