Informix Developer

Informix Developer

Anywhere

Type: Contract

Category: Development

Industry: Retail

Workplace Type: Remote

Reference ID: JN -

Date Posted: 08/17/2026

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Description:

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Our client seeks an Informix-focused developer to support and enhance a homegrown ERP system. The role will emphasize programming in Informix and Genero/4GL with a strong component of shell and Perl scripting. The successful candidate will optimize SQL queries, improve performance, and collaborate within a documented team environment to deliver stable, maintainable solutions aligned with distribution business processes.

We can facilitate w2 and corp-to-corp consultants. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $60.00 to $65.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain Informix-based application code for a homegrown ERP.

• Write and optimize SQL queries and perform performance tuning across application components.

• Develop and maintain shell and Perl scripts to support batch jobs, integrations, and operational tooling.

• Enhance and maintain Genero/4GL user interfaces and business logic.

• Document technical designs, code changes, and operational procedures.

• Collaborate with a cross-functional team and participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing.

• Troubleshoot production issues and implement robust fixes.

Experience Requirements:

• Hands-on Informix programming experience, not limited to DBA responsibilities.

• Recent Informix work within the last five years.

• Proficiency with Genero or 4GL, with preference for recent usage.

• Strong shell scripting and Perl experience.

• SQL proficiency for query development and tuning.

• Background with ERP or distribution business processes such as order handling.

• Experience working in collaborative, documented team environments.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

About Eliassen Group: Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Aff…?