OVERVIEW:
In this position, the candidate can conduct daily business through effective organization and prioritization while focusing on multiple and varied projects within a professional, open-office environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILTIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.
- Perform system analysis and design for new applications as well as enhancements to existing systems.
- Develop, test, and debug new programs or modify existing ones based on specifications and production requirements.
- Build applications in accordance with detailed design specifications.
- Design and implement data integration and communication between systems.
- Complete programming tasks within defined timelines while ensuring project objectives are met.
- Create and execute test plans and scripts for system validation.
- Prepare technical specifications, user manuals, and system documentation.
- Provide production support and troubleshoot system-related issues.
- Support user acceptance testing, training, and end-to-end system integration testing.
- Assist in deploying systems into the production environment.
- Troubleshoot AS/400 system performance issues by analyzing job logs, spool files, and system metrics.
- Participate in the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including analysis, development, testing, deployment, and support.
- Collaborate with teams using Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban.
- Adhere to all safety and environmental policies and regulations while performing duties.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
PERIODIC JOB FUNCTIONS:
The following periodic job functions include, but are not limited to:
- Ability to travel if/as needed (less than 10% annually)
- Work during periodic shutdown day(s) if/as necessary
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS):
The minimum requirements include:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent IT experience
- 5+ years IT experience and proficiency with hands-on experience in the following:
- RPG, RPGLE, Free-format RPGLE
- CL, CLLE, CLP
- SQL, SQLRPGLE, Stored Procedures
- Experience using IBM MQ, FTP, iSeries Navigator, Integrated File System (IFS)
- Experience with IBMi IWS (Integrated Web Services)
- Experience with JSON, RESTful APIs, and SOAP web services, including both development and integration
- Experience in change management tools (Aldon Change Management (ACMS), Implementer, Turnover etc.)
- Experience in impact analysis tools (Hawkeye, Abstract etc.)
- Experience in logistics, WMS, and/or manufacturing environment is a strong advantage.
Core Competencies:
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Expertise in structured programming and unit testing practices.
- Ability to analyze business requirements and design scalable technical solutions.
- Experience in Quality Assurance processes and best practices.
- Strong understanding of system performance tuning and optimization.
- Receptive to new ideas, adaptable to change, and open to evolving work environments.
- Capable of working independently in core areas with minimal supervision.
- Proactively pursues continuous learning to keep technical skills current.
- Ability to coordinate and manage meeting schedules effectively.
- Demonstrates strong self-assessment skills to monitor and improve productivity.
SUMMARY:
- The ideal candidate can conduct daily business through effective organization and prioritization while focusing on multiple and varied projects within a professional, open-office environment.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
