AS400 Programmer Analyst Remote Opportunity

Overview

Scope of Responsibilities:  Responsible for analysis, design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications in support of achieving business goals. This is a key role in our IT department and requires a self-motivated individual with a strong technical skillset and good communications skills.

This position may be located in Syracuse, Gouverneur or in a remote location.

Responsibilities

Job Duties:

• • Application development on the iSeries/AS400. Programming CL and various versions of RPG including but not limited to RPG ILE, SQLRPGLE, free form
  • Maintenance of iSeries systems
  • Assumes responsibility for development and maintenance of complete systems; including requirements gathering, design, development and testing.
  • Analyze, develop and maintain appropriate systems Implement and maintain externally developed software applications when necessary
  • Write, debug, diagram, code, and document all appropriate programs
  • Ensure all coding complies with department standards. Follow change management practices and use designated source control tools.
  • Evaluate cost differentials involving various systems implementations by comparing and contrasting varying alternatives
  • Help IT personnel determine their exact requirements and procedures, develop detailed instructions for conversion and systems operations, train users in proper implementation of the system
  • Provide user support for daily operations, including assisting users with problem resolution
  • Provide users with updated documentation when programming or procedural enhancements are made
  • Provide on call support for subject areas assigned.
  • Responsible for creating system documentation for the various phases of SDLC
  • Responsible to work with outside vendors to appropriately support business needs
  • Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: AS Degree or higher in Computer Information Systems or related field

 Experience:

• Proficient in RPG and CL programming languages
• Database management and concepts: DB2, SQL, Query
• Intersystem connectivity: IFS, FTP, APIs
• In-depth knowledge of IBM i operating system with an understanding of admin tools and commands
• Strong diagnostic skills: Ability to research, troubleshoot, and logically determine solutions
• Knowledge of mathematics, review/analysis procedures, and general data-processing operations
• Tact and courtesy in dealing with individuals both inside and ouside the Information Technology department; this is particularly important when errors must be traced and corrected
• Ability to work with various operating systems in a distributed environment
• Preferred: Minimum: 3 year experience as a programmer using RPG Programming in an AS/400 iSeries Environment
• Experience integrating application systems with iSeries
• Preferred: Minimum: 1 year experience in the Software development life cycle
• Must possess knowledge of security concepts applicable to this role and function

Special Condiditons of Emploeyment:

•       Criminal background check
• Drug Test
• Initial and continuous exclusion and sanction/disciplinary monitoring
• Must sign and agree to the Elevated Privileges Acceptable User Agreement

Compensation:

$71,315.40-$80,192.41 Annual

The final offer will be determined after careful consideration of multiple factors such as relevant skills, years of experience and education.  

KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. is a multistate organization and abides by all local, state and federal regulations as it pertains to minimum wage requirements.