For over a decade, weve been the leading partner for IBM i modernization and innovation. We are seeking experienced IBM i System/36 Developers to support the modernization of legacy IBM System/36 applications. The successful candidates will be responsible for analyzing existing applications, converting legacy System/36 components to modern IBM i technologies, performing remediation activities, and validating functionality through comprehensive testing.
This role requires deep technical expertise in System/36 environments, OCL, and RPG II, along with proven experience converting legacy applications to CL and RPG IV (ILE RPG).
Analyze existing System/36 applications, job streams, menus, and screen flows.
Convert Operational Control Language (OCL) programs and processes to IBM i Control Language (CL).
Convert RPG II applications to RPG IV / ILE RPG while preserving business functionality and application integrity.
Review and remediate converted code to improve maintainability, performance, and compliance with modernization standards.
Perform unit testing, integration testing, and support user acceptance testing activities.
Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve issues identified during remediation and testing.
Modernize System/36 screens and menu structures.
Document application functionality, conversion approaches, remediation activities, and testing results.
Collaborate with technical teams, business stakeholders, and quality assurance resources throughout the modernization effort.
Strong experience working in IBM System/36 environments.
Extensive experience with Operational Control Language (OCL).
Hands-on experience converting RPG II applications to RPG IV / ILE RPG.
Experience with IBM i application modernization initiatives.
Strong understanding of batch processing, job scheduling, and legacy application architectures.
Experience planning and executing conversion-related testing.
Ability to understand and translate complex legacy business logic into modern IBM i solutions.
Ability to work independently and within a collaborative project team environment.
Experience modernizing large-scale IBM i applications in distribution, wholesale, manufacturing, or ERP environments.
Familiarity with IBM i development tools, source control, and change management processes.
Experience participating in legacy application transformation and modernization programs.
Complete RPG II to RPG IV / ILE RPG conversion activities.
Remediate and validate converted applications.
Execute and document testing activities.
Produce technical documentation and knowledge transfer materials.
7+ years of IBM midrange development experience.
~Demonstrated experience with application conversion and modernization initiatives.
~ Proven track record delivering RPG and OCL conversion projects in IBM i environments.

This position is focused on System/36 application modernization, including OCL, RPG II, CL, RPG IV, remediation, testing, and user interface conversion activities. Experience related to specialized source-format transformation, database modernization, or other advanced modernization disciplines is not required for this role.
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