[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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• True work-from-anywhere model (North America)
• Prioritizing work-life balance
• Culture guided by values that influence technical decisions

Deliverables

• 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

Experience 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