RPG Programmer

Position Type: Remote Contract Length: 6 months + extensions Position 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 development Experience with Infor Lawson tools such as LID, Process Flow/IPA, and Lawson Portal Prior experience in the manufacturing industry. Familiarity with Lawson database structures and product-line tables Experience troubleshooting and debugging Lawson applications and integrations Strong SQL skills for data extraction, reporting, and query optimization Ability to develop and maintain interfaces between Lawson modules and external systems Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications Experience conducting unit, integration, and system testing Strong documentation skills for technical designs, procedures, and system changes Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and support end users Solid understanding of SDLC, version control, and change management practices Duties: 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 community Create and maintain interfaces between different Lawson modules and external systems/vendors Write SQL queries and use other tools to extract data and deliver reports, dashboards, and automated notifications Automate business tasks and workflows by developing Lawson Process Flows or other programming solutions Analyze user needs and business requirements to translate them into formal specifications and program designs Conduct unit, integration, and system testing for new or modified programs to ensure efficiency and reliability Compile and document procedures used throughout the software development life cycle, including design, testing, and revisions Enhance the system's web user interface to maximize user experience and make the system more user-friendly Originally posted on Himalayas