RPG Programmer

Position Type: RemoteContract Length: 6 months + extensionsPosition Overview:The RPG/COBOL Developer will design, enhance, and support Infor Lawson applications by creating custom programs, reports, integrations, and workflows using RPG, COBOL, AS/400, CL, and SQL. This role focuses on troubleshooting and debugging Lawson systems, developing interfaces, extracting and reporting data, and translating business requirements into reliable technical solutions. Experience modifying existing Lawson applications is required, and manufacturing industry experience is a plus.Required Skills:Expertise in Lawson (LID), RPG, COBOL, CL, and IBM i/AS400 developmentExperience with Infor Lawson tools such as LID, Process Flow/IPA, and Lawson PortalPrior experience in the manufacturing industry.Familiarity with Lawson database structures and product-line tablesExperience troubleshooting and debugging Lawson applications and integrationsStrong SQL skills for data extraction, reporting, and query optimizationAbility to develop and maintain interfaces between Lawson modules and external systemsAbility to analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specificationsExperience conducting unit, integration, and system testingStrong documentation skills for technical designs, procedures, and system changesAbility to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and support end usersSolid understanding of SDLC, version control, and change management practicesDuties:Create new applications, reports, and customizations using tools such as RPG, COBOL, SQL & AS/400 Control Language (CL) and Lawson Interface Desktop (LID)Troubleshoot technical issues within Lawson applications, debug problems, and provide expert-level functional support to the user communityCreate and maintain interfaces between different Lawson modules and external systems/vendorsWrite SQL queries and use other tools to extract data and deliver reports, dashboards, and automated notificationsAutomate business tasks and workflows by developing Lawson Process Flows or other programming solutionsAnalyze user needs and business requirements to translate them into formal specifications and program designsConduct unit, integration, and system testing for new or modified programs to ensure efficiency and reliabilityCompile and document procedures used throughout the software development life cycle, including design, testing, and revisionsEnhance the system's web user interface to maximize user experience and make the system more user-friendlyOriginally posted on Himalayas

Position Type: RemoteContract Length: 6 months + extensionsPosition Overview:The RPG/COBOL Developer will design, enhance, and support Infor Lawson applications by creating custom programs, reports, integrations, and workflows using RPG, COBOL, AS/400, CL, and SQL. This role focuses on troubleshooting and debugging Lawson systems, developing interfaces, extracting and reporting data, and translating business requirements into reliable technical solutions. Experience modifying existing Lawson applications is required, and manufacturing industry experience is a plus.Required Skills:Expertise in Lawson (LID), RPG, COBOL, CL, and IBM i/AS400 developmentExperience with Infor Lawson tools such as LID, Process Flow/IPA, and Lawson PortalPrior experience in the manufacturing industry.Familiarity with Lawson database structures and product-line tablesExperience troubleshooting and debugging Lawson applications and integrationsStrong SQL skills for data extraction, reporting, and query optimizationAbility to develop and maintain interfaces between Lawson modules and external systemsAbility to analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specificationsExperience conducting unit, integration, and system testingStrong documentation skills for technical designs, procedures, and system changesAbility to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and support end usersSolid understanding of SDLC, version control, and change management practicesDuties:Create new applications, reports, and customizations using tools such as RPG, COBOL, SQL & AS/400 Control Language (CL) and Lawson Interface Desktop (LID)Troubleshoot technical issues within Lawson applications, debug problems, and provide expert-level functional support to the user communityCreate and maintain interfaces between different Lawson modules and external systems/vendorsWrite SQL queries and use other tools to extract data and deliver reports, dashboards, and automated notificationsAutomate business tasks and workflows by developing Lawson Process Flows or other programming solutionsAnalyze user needs and business requirements to translate them into formal specifications and program designsConduct unit, integration, and system testing for new or modified programs to ensure efficiency and reliabilityCompile and document procedures used throughout the software development life cycle, including design, testing, and revisionsEnhance the system's web user interface to maximize user experience and make the system more user-friendlyOriginally posted on Himalayas