RPG Programmer (2 openings)

Jacksonville, FL (Hybrid, Remote options)

Direct Hire

Description

Ascendo is looking for a B2B RPG Developer. This person will play a pivotal role in crafting innovative solutions for the transportation industry. As a member of this team, you will be at the forefront of designing, developing, configuring, deploying, and supporting RPG solutions. We are seeking an individual with a deep understanding of B2B design patterns, architectures, and integration technologies that extend beyond conventional point-to-point integrations.

You also will demonstrate proficiency in setting up and troubleshooting various communication protocols such as SFTP, AS2, and HTTPS. Dive into the world of B2B/EDI terminology and standards (X12, EDI, XML, JSON) with confidence, utilizing your wealth of experience in RPGLE business process, modeling, and mapping. Your toolkit extends to encompass proficiency with Java, XPath, XSLT, SOAP, REST, SQL, and Linux, ensuring you are well-equipped to tackle the challenges and drive success in this dynamic role.

Essential Responsibilities

• Work within a collaborative team environment to design, develop, configure, deploy, and support technology solutions.
• Partner with product owners, business analysts, and other IT personnel to determine end-user needs.
• Design, build, own, and support technology products that meet business needs and adhere to department standards of design, quality, security, performance, supportability, and maintainability.
• Assist users by analyzing complex problems and clarifying program objectives.
• Produce knowledge base documentation for the ongoing support of technology solutions.
• Troubleshoot operational problems and restore to normal condition. Maintain a 24/7 state of operational readiness.
• Participate as an active learner of new technologies as introduced into the technical roadmap.

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• Three years of experience with RPG (RPGLE) IBMi development

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelors' degree
• 1 year of Supply Chain Logistics
• 1 year of Agile development practices
• 1 year experience with IBM Sterling Integrator Cluster environments or willing to learn.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Design, build, test, deploy, support and own integrations.
• Configure, maintain, tune, and monitor integration technology.
• Assist with transitioning legacy integrations (Gentran to Sterling B2B Integrator/Mulesoft)
• Experience delivering B2B integrations.
• Familiar with design patterns, architectures, and integration technologies that go beyond point-to-point integrations and allow for more reuse and flexibility.

- Experience with setup/troubleshooting of communication (i.e. SFTP, AS2, HTTPS - SSL/TLS)

• Advanced experience with B2B/EDI terminology and data standards (X.12, EDI, XML, JSON)
• Familiar using Java, XPath, XSLT, SOAP, REST, SQL
• Experienced with IBMi, CL, Pathfinder, and Robot.
• Administrative support of Core B2B applications during off hour periods and role swaps.

Benefits:

Affordable medical plans

401(k) match

PTO

Tuition Assistance

Other:

2 openings, one with a target start date of May 1st, one with a target start date of July 1st

Local to Jax or close enough to come onsite occasionally for socials/teambuilders, is ideal

RPG/Java is a big

Logistics experience is helpful

Replacing two long term employees who are retiring

Must be able to communicate on all levels

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.