[Hiring] IBM i System/36 Developer @Fresche Solutions

Role Description

We are seeking experienced IBM i System/36 Developers to support the modernization of legacy IBM System/36 applications. The successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Analyzing existing applications.
• Converting legacy System/36 components to modern IBM i technologies.
• Performing remediation activities.
• Validating functionality through comprehensive testing.

This role requires deep technical expertise in System/36 environments, OCL, and RPG II, along with proven experience converting legacy applications to CL and RPG IV (ILE RPG).

Qualifications

• Strong experience working in IBM System/36 environments.
• Extensive experience with Operational Control Language (OCL).
• Strong RPG II development and maintenance experience.
• Hands-on experience converting OCL to CL.
• Hands-on experience converting RPG II applications to RPG IV / ILE RPG.
• Experience with IBM i application modernization initiatives.
• Strong understanding of batch processing, job scheduling, and legacy application architectures.
• Experience performing conversion remediation and code optimization activities.
• Experience planning and executing conversion-related testing.
• Experience with screen and menu conversion and modernization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to understand and translate complex legacy business logic into modern IBM i solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative project team environment.

Requirements

• 7+ years of IBM midrange development experience.
• 5+ years of System/36 development and support experience.
• Demonstrated experience with application conversion and modernization initiatives.
• Proven track record delivering RPG and OCL conversion projects in IBM i environments.

Deliverables

Successful candidates will be expected to:

• Complete OCL to CL conversion activities.
• Complete RPG II to RPG IV / ILE RPG conversion activities.
• Remediate and validate converted applications.
• Execute and document testing activities.
• Support screen and menu modernization efforts.
• Produce technical documentation and knowledge transfer materials.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of modernization objectives.