Costa Rica, San Jose
Position Description:
Do you want to be part of one of the five largest IT and business process services companies in the world?
At CGI, we are looking for an AS400 Mainframe Programmer to work on an international project.
Requirements:
- Technical, technological, or Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.
- Conversational English (B2 level or higher).
- 6-9 years of extensive experience with AS400/Mainframe systems.
- Expert-level knowledge of RPG (including free-form RPG), CL, DB2, and other AS400/Mainframe technologies.
- Proven experience with IBMi operating system and administration.
- Advanced SQL and database optimization skills.
- Experience with performance tuning and system optimization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience leading technical projects or development teams.
- Strong AS400 RPGLE/SQL DB2 experience, including working with and consuming web APIs.
- A methodical and analytical approach to complex problem-solving.
- Proven troubleshooting skills, especially in identifying and resolving performance issues and bottlenecks.
- The ability to apply their knowledge to design scalable, maintainable, and secure solutions.
- Experience with web services, APIs, and integration patterns.
- Experience with system integration between legacy and modern platforms.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain applications on AS400/Mainframe systems.
- Write, test, and debug RPG, CL, and COBOL programs.
- Design and maintain DB2 databases and files.
- Implement batch processing jobs and interactive applications.
- Troubleshoot and resolve system issues.
- Optimize existing applications for performance and reliability.
- Create and maintain technical documentation.
- Participate in system upgrade and maintenance activities.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of .NET development.
- Experience with modernization of legacy applications.
- Experience with RDi (Rational Developer for i).
- Knowledge of modern DevOps practices as they apply to legacy systems.
Complementary Skills:
- Recognized technical authority in AS400/Mainframe development.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Proven track record of successful project delivery.
- Ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions.
- Proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges.
- Deep understanding of business processes and systems integration.
Apply now!
What you can expect from us:
Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
