IBM i System/36 Developer - Remote - FS462
Fresche Solutions1 day ago
Remote, AmericasSenior
Responsibilities
- Analyze System/36 applications, job streams, menus, and screen flows.
- Convert OCL programs and processes to IBM i CL.
- Convert RPG II applications to RPG IV/ILE RPG while preserving functionality.
- Remediate, optimize, troubleshoot, and validate converted applications.
- Execute and document unit, integration, and user acceptance testing activities.
- Modernize System/36 screens and menu structures.
- Create technical documentation and knowledge-transfer materials.
- Collaborate with technical teams, business stakeholders, and quality assurance resources.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical best practices.
Requirements
- Strong experience with IBM System/36 environments, OCL, and RPG II development and maintenance.
- Hands-on experience converting OCL to CL and RPG II to RPG IV/ILE RPG.
- Experience with IBM i application modernization, batch processing, job scheduling, legacy architectures, remediation, and conversion-related testing.
- At least 7 years of IBM midrange development experience.
- At least 5 years of System/36 development and support experience.
- Demonstrated application conversion and modernization experience, including RPG and OCL conversion projects in IBM i environments.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Preferred: experience with automated code conversion tools, large-scale IBM i modernization, IBM i development tools, source control, and change management processes.
Benefits
- Work from anywhere in North America.
- Work-life balance-focused culture.
- Remote position.
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About Fresche Solutions
Fresche Solutions provides IT modernization services and software for enterprises running IBM i (AS/400) and Microsoft systems, covering application modernization, managed services, and data/AI. It sells consulting, ongoing operations support, and proprietary tools for code analysis and transformation (including RPG and Synon/2E). Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Montréal, the privately held company is owned by American Pacific Group and serves global enterprises maintaining legacy IBM i estates.