Position: RPG Programming

Duration: 1 year

Location: Montgomery, AL (Onsite from Day 1)

Position Description:

• This position will be supporting the ADPH Vital Statistics System using the Report Program Generator (RPG) Language in an IBM AS400 environment.
• Candidate must have 8 years plus of verifiable RPG programming experience on an AS400 system in the last 12 15 years.
• Must be able to qualify for State of Alabama, Merit employment. It is the intention to convert this contract position to a permanent position within 6 months of employment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform complex analysis, design, development and maintenance using the tools mentioned.
• Ability to develop system and program documentation.
• Must be able to perform testing of modifications and enhancements to ensure system integrity.
• Ability to debug and resolve production problems using system development processes and standards as defined is also a requirement.
• Transfer of knowledge and skills to junior level programmers may also be needed.
• This position will be under direct supervision of State of Alabama Team Lead and technical experts. All technical direction will be provided by these individuals

Required Skills:

• Software languages: CL/400, RPG/400, ILE RPG, SQL RPGLE;
• Desired experience: Query 400, Aldon Change Management Software, ImagePlus Operating systems: AS400 Screen Design Aid (SDA) with extensive work with sub files
• Ability to analyze complex situations and to make sound decisions based on various combinations of partial information, personal knowledge and acceptable levels of risk
• Competent to work at all phases of applications systems analysis and programming activities
• Windows and MS Office Tools.

Preferred Skills

• The requirement for this position is a solid educational background and the following potential abilities and skills:
• Develop new or enhancement programs based on technical specifications presented
• Collaborate with Business Analysts concerning testing and training
• Analyze and resolve technical problems and software bugs
• Maintain and enhance existing applications?
• Work independently as well as with other team members
• Multi-Task and work on multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment
• Perform all or part of full life cycle development process with an emphasis on developing business applications Support existing applications, modifying/enhancing them and current needs, and implementing the changes necessary as the needs of the business unit's change
• Develop and document workarounds for functional issues
• Troubleshoot real-time production issues
• Be responsible for supporting testing of enhancements and fixes
• Be capable of recommending solutions and identifying required program corrections
• Contribute towards enterprise-wide metrics collection and participate in action plans
• Conduct in-depth analysis of Service Requests raised by clients
• Document new/changed operational procedures
• Ensure static data/configuration/set ups are accurate Participate in peer review processes
• Respond in a flexible manner and to reprioritize work as situations change
• Required Knowledge:
• Must be able to learn current software systems and tools as they relate to the team.
• Must have the ability to understand business requirements and assist with documentation using the MS Office Suite.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems is also a skill that is mandatory.

Required Experience:

• Candidate must have 8 years plus of verifiable RPG programming experience on an AS400 system in the last 12 15 years.
• Must be able to qualify for State of Alabama, Merit employment as a Programmer Analyst. It is the intention to convert this contract position to a permanent position within 6 months of employment.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or another related field. Or equivalent work