We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced AS400 Application Support Analyst to join our dynamic IT team. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the smooth operation and continuous improvement of our mission-critical AS400 applications. Your expertise in troubleshooting batch errors, providing break fixes, and developing enhancements will be essential to the success of our production cycles and project deliveries.
Responsibilities:
- Production Support:
- Monitor and troubleshoot batch job failures in the production environment.
- Implement timely and effective solutions to minimize downtime and ensure business continuity.
- Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to identify root causes and implement permanent fixes.
- Application Development:
- Develop and maintain AS400 applications using RPG, CL, DB2, and SQL.
- Implement enhancements and new features to meet evolving business requirements.
- Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from requirement gathering to deployment.
- Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Work closely with IT and business stakeholders to understand their needs and priorities.
- Gather and analyze requirements to design and deliver effective solutions.
- Provide clear and concise communication on technical issues and project progress.
- On-call Support:
- Participate in a rotational on-call schedule to provide L2 support and address change requests during weekends.
Qualifications:
- Essential Skills:
- Proven experience in AS400 application support and development, including batch job management.
- Strong proficiency in RPG, CL, DB2, and SQL programming languages.
- Deep understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Desirable Skills:
- Willingness to learn new technologies as needed.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools like JIRA.
- Knowledge of the insurance domain, particularly annuities.
- Experience with CONTROL-M job scheduling and monitoring.
- Familiarity with Aldon and OnDemand tools.
To Apply:
If you are a highly skilled AS400 professional with a passion for problem-solving and a drive for excellence, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.
Keywords: AS400, RPG, CL, DB2, SQL, batch jobs, application support, application development, production support, break fix, enhancements, IT, business stakeholders, insurance, annuities, CONTROL-M, Aldon, OnDemand.