AS400​/RPG Developer

Dunham's Sports, one of the largest full-line sporting goods chains in the U.S., was founded in 1937 as Dunham's Bait & Tackle. Today we have over 260 stores in 25 Midwest states from Maryland to Montana. We are seeking a Developer on IBM i Power Systems (AS400). This position works out of our corporate office in Troy, MI. This job is NOT REMOTE OR HYBRID.

Must be well-versed in RPG, including RPG3 and ILE. Expert with internal and external printer files and database files. Must be an expert in Control Language programming. The applicant must be well-versed in iSeries technical skills. Must know IBM products:
Query and SDA. A working knowledge of FTP, DDM, and Stream Files is important. Expertise in SQL should include both Interactive and RPG-ILE.

Experience with non-IBM products, DBU, and Hawkeye, is also required.

Experience with Mark Magic is helpful but not required. A working knowledge of the SDLC process with practical project management experience is expected. Must be able to gather user requirements, author user design documents, and develop technical design documents. Project planning skills are essential. Must be able to develop a quality assurance and formal test plan. Must also be able to author user documentation and be at ease conducting end-user training sessions.

Expertise with DB2/400 is also expected, as well as the ability to troubleshoot database performance issues. System performance tuning, PTF, and Release Upgrades are also highly desirable. Familiarity with common iSeries hardware, such as printers and tape drives, is also expected. Developer on IBM i Power Systems (AS400) Requirements:
Must be a self-starter, highly motivated, and well organized. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Having the ability to work with members of other departments in both team and one-on-one roles is also required.

Experience with third-party consultants and software vendors is very important. Must have the ability to: quickly identify technical issues, work with management in developing an action plan, execute the plan on schedule, and determine a measurement for success. Retail experience highly desirable. Knowledge of Lawson financial software is a plus.

Experience with Manhattan WMS software is also a big plus. Exposure to Island Pacific merchandising systems is also highly desirable but not mandatory. Complete familiarity with Microsoft products;
Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook is required. Familiarity with Visual Source Safe is desirable. Must be open to on call responsibilities.