Software Developer(RPG, Cobol, AS/400)

Software Developer(RPG, Cobol, AS/400)
Location: Remote

Position Type: Contract

Skills: Must have experience with RPG, Cobol, AS/400, and SQL as well as experience developing and modifying existing Lawson applications. Manufacturing industry experience is a plus.

Job Description

We are looking for a Software Developer with expertise in Lawson LID, RPG, COBOL, and AS/400 to create, modify, and enhance applications, reports, and workflows, as well as troubleshooting and debug technical issues within Lawson applications using RPG, COBOL, AS/400, and LID.

What You’ll Do

• Create new applications, reports, and customizations using tools such as RPG, COBOL, SQL & AS/400 Control Language (CL) and Lawson Interface Desktop (LID)
• Troubleshoot technical issues within Lawson applications, debug problems, and provide expert-level functional support to the user community
• Create and maintain interfaces between different Lawson modules and external systems/vendors
• Write SQL queries and use other tools to extract data and deliver reports, dashboards, and automated notifications
• Automate business tasks and workflows by developing Lawson Process Flows or other programming solutions
• Analyze user needs and business requirements to translate them into formal specifications and program designs
• Conduct unit, integration, and system testing for new or modified programs to ensure efficiency and reliability
• Compile and document procedures used throughout the software development life cycle, including design, testing, and revisions
• Enhance the system's web user interface to maximize user experience and make the system more user-friendly

What You’ll Need

Required:

• Expertise in Lawson (LID), RPG, COBOL, CL, and IBM i/AS400 development
• Experience with Infor Lawson tools such as LID, Process Flow/IPA, and Lawson Portal
• Familiarity with Lawson database structures and product-line tables
• Experience troubleshooting and debugging Lawson applications and integrations
• Strong SQL skills for data extraction, reporting, and query optimization
• Ability to develop and maintain interfaces between Lawson modules and external systems
• Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Experience conducting unit, integration, and system testing
• Strong documentation skills for technical designs, procedures, and system changes
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and support end users
• Solid understanding of SDLC, version control, and change management practices
• High school diploma

Preferred:

• Manufacturing Industry experience is highly desirable

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard and monitor.