Senior RPG Programmer, Analyst
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Senior RPG Programmer/Analyst modernizing IBM i applications and Cleo Extol EDI integrations for Fresche Solutions. Leading client solutions, data exchange, testing, documentation, and legacy-system modernization.
Responsibilities:
- Lead EDI initiatives using Cleo Extol to integrate IBM i applications, customers, suppliers, and third-party systems
- Partner with clients to analyze business requirements, troubleshoot application and EDI issues, and deliver solutions across the project lifecycle
- Analyze, design, code, test, and maintain applications using RPG, RPGLE, Free-Form RPG, Embedded SQL, and DB2 for i
- Develop and support data exchanges using X12, EDIFACT, XML, and other EDI standards
- Perform unit, integration, user acceptance, and regression testing
- Create and maintain technical documentation for applications, interfaces, EDI maps, and business processes
- Provide technical guidance, perform code reviews, and support junior team members
- Modernize legacy IBM i applications and integration frameworks into scalable ILE-based solutions
Requirements:
- Extensive IBM i expertise with proven experience developing and supporting enterprise solutions on IBM i (iSeries / AS400)
- Strong Cleo Extol EDI experience, including EDI mapping, translation, trading-partner onboarding, transaction troubleshooting, and production EDI environment maintenance
- Deep RPG knowledge, including RPG III, RPG IV, RPGLE, Free-Form RPG, Embedded SQL, service programs, and modern ILE development practices
- Expertise with ANSI X12, EDIFACT, XML, CSV, and other electronic data interchange formats
- Advanced DB2 for i skills, including database design, SQL programming, query optimization, and data modeling
- Business acumen in distribution, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, finance, or insurance environments
- Experience integrating IBM i applications with external systems, APIs, web services, and middleware
- Change management and deployment experience, including structured release processes and source control practices
- Strong communication skills with technical and business stakeholders
- Preferred experience with Cleo Harmony, Clarify, or other Cleo integration platforms
- Preferred experience supporting high-volume EDI environments
- Knowledge of IBM i ERP solutions such as Infor LX, BPCS, Infor XA, MAPICS, PRMS, JDE, Frontier, or HFA
- Experience with RDi or Eclipse-based IBM i development tools
- Experience with Git, SVN, or other source control tools in an IBM i environment
- Experience with impact analysis and application modernization tools
- Experience with REST APIs, JSON, XML, GoAnywhere, FTP/SFTP, and other data exchange technologies
- Knowledge of trading-partner onboarding, EDI compliance, and supply-chain data-integration best practices


















