IBM i System/36 Developer - Remote - FS462

Fresche Solutions•Franklin, MA

9d•Remote

About The Position

Fresche Solutions is seeking experienced IBM i System/36 Developers to modernize legacy IBM System/36 applications. The role involves analyzing existing applications, converting legacy System/36 components to modern IBM i technologies, remediating converted code, and validating functionality through comprehensive testing. Candidates need deep expertise in System/36 environments, OCL, and RPG II, as well as experience converting legacy applications to CL and RPG IV (ILE RPG). The work focuses on OCL-to-CL and RPG II-to-RPG IV/ILE RPG conversion, remediation, testing, and screen and menu modernization. Developers will document application functionality and conversion work, collaborate with technical teams and business stakeholders, and contribute to code reviews, best practices, and knowledge transfer. Fresche describes its work model as work-from-anywhere within North America.

Requirements

7+ years of IBM midrange development experience.
5+ years of System/36 development and support experience.
Strong experience working in IBM System/36 environments.
Extensive experience with Operational Control Language (OCL).
Strong RPG II development and maintenance experience.
Hands-on experience converting OCL to CL.
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 performing conversion remediation and code optimization activities.
Experience planning and executing conversion-related testing.
Experience with screen and menu conversion and modernization.
Demonstrated experience with application conversion and modernization initiatives.
Proven track record delivering RPG and OCL conversion projects in IBM i environments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to understand and translate complex legacy business logic into modern IBM i solutions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong documentation and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and within a collaborative project team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience using automated code conversion tools and performing post-conversion remediation.
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.

Responsibilities

Analyze existing System/36 applications, job streams, menus, and screen flows.
Convert 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 and 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 modernization work.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical best practices and knowledge transfer.
Complete OCL-to-CL and RPG II-to-RPG IV/ILE RPG conversion activities.
Execute and document testing activities and support screen and menu modernization efforts.
Produce technical documentation and knowledge transfer materials, contributing to modernization objectives.