Applications Development Analyst

Job Description:

This position will be 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.

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. 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, Image Plus 
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:

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 in-depth 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.

Education Required:

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