Senior IBM i (AS/400) Developer – RPG / ILE RPG

Responsibility : International
Role Overview
We are seeking an exceptional and highly experienced IBM i (AS/400 / iSeries) Developer 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)