Sr. Programmer Analyst

Job Summary:

Performs the full development lifecycle (requirements gathering/analysis, design, development, testing/integration, documentation, and ongoing maintenance) for IBM i (AS/400) systems supporting our precision manufacturing operations. Primary focus is RPG and CL programming, ERP customization, and process improvements in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities may also include project leadership, user training, business analysis, and production support. This is an on-site role based in Chatsworth, CA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interview and analyze business needs to provide recommendations for automation and efficiency improvements
• Perform complex workflow analysis and recommend quality improvements
  Develop system specifications for complex applications, systems and database designs
• Code to system specifications; develop test plans, and install and test computer applications based on specifications
• Deploy applications and systems to production, providing ongoing application support as needed
• Assist in creating quality assurance procedures and policies
• Document applications, technical specifications and user's manual
• Monitor systems for performance and identify inefficiencies, then implement improvements
• Analyze and troubleshoot application problems
• Communicate and interact with staff to function as a liaison to increase efficiency and functionality of software applications
• Continuously develop technology expertise
• Assist Information Systems Management with special projects as directed
• Design, develop, test, and maintain RPG and CL programs on the IBM i platform to support manufacturing operations, inventory, production control, and related business processes.
• Analyze existing manufacturing workflows and recommend system improvements or automation opportunities within the ERP and custom applications.

Job Skills & Abilities:

• Proven experience designing, developing, and maintaining applications on IBM Power Systems / IBM i (AS/400) using RPG (RPG IV, RPG Free/ILE preferred) and CL.
• Hands-on experience supporting or customizing manufacturing ERP systems (MAPICS / Infor XA strongly preferred; other manufacturing ERPs such as BPCS, PRMS, EPICOR, or System 21 also valuable).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing business processes (production/work-order control, inventory, shop-floor, supply chain, order-to-cash, etc.).
• Ability to perform complex workflow analysis and recommend automation/efficiency improvements in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with embedded SQL, DB2 on IBM i, and performance tuning of RPG applications.
• Ability to design and implement multi-tier software applications/systems
• Demonstrated ability in building end-to-end applications
• Demonstrated ability to recognize business needs, analyze requests, recommend solid technical solutions, and lead in delivering the solution
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and relentless attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with a diverse group of clients, team members, managers, and subject matter experts (SME)
• Ability to plan and lead a project, including effective leadership of a project team
• Ability to provide periodic formal project updates and report out to management
• Ability to participate in rotating on-call support schedule during business and/or non-business hours

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, or a directly related field of study in the area the Sr. P/A will be supporting (see Software Development Skills below for list of programming languages, software, databases, systems, and skills)
• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred
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  Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in IBM i / AS400 application development using RPG and CL.

  
  
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  Manufacturing or supply-chain industry experience strongly preferred (precision manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, industrial, or similar environments highly desirable).

  
  
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  Demonstrated experience supporting or enhancing manufacturing ERP systems and related shop-floor production processes.

  
  
• Ability to manage rapidly changing priorities and deadlines
• Past position working with projects from conception to completion with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  
  

Software Development Skills:

• ERP Programming Experience
• IBM Power Systems / IBM i / AS400
• Working knowledge of RPG Programming and CL.
• Knowledge of MAPICS or INFOR a plus.
• Knowledge of SEQUEL Server, SQL, embedded SQL

Required Technical Skills:

• IBM Power Systems / IBM i (AS/400) - extensive hands-on experience
• RPG Programming (RPG IV and/or RPG Free/ILE) and CL
• Embedded SQL and DB2 on IBM i
• ERP programming and customization in a manufacturing environment
• MAPICS or Infor XA experience strongly preferred (other manufacturing ERPs such as BPCS, PRMS, EPICOR, System 21, or JDE also considered)

Preferred / Nice-to-Have:

• Knowledge of modern IBM i tools (RDi, Change Management tools such as Aldon/Turnover, Profound UI or similar modernization tools)
• SQL Server experience
• EDI experience in a manufacturing/supply-chain context

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Able to travel as needed (occasional).
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at organizations' facilities.
  
  Disclaimer: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the Company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time. The above lists all of the essential functions, education, experience, skills and abilities required. Employees must also demonstrate good interpersonal skills, attitude and professionalism, acceptable attendance and work behaviors.
  
  NHBB is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
  
  Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.S.
  
  Pay Range: $89k to $125k DOE
  
  Benefits:
  * 401(k)
  * Dental insurance
  * Employee assistance program
  * Flexible spending account
  * Health insurance
  * Life insurance
  * Paid time off
  * Tuition reimbursement
  * Vision insurance

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