AS400 Developer

At #Cognizant, we have an ideal opportunity for you to be part of one of the largest companies in the digital industry worldwide. A company where we look for people who contribute new ideas, experiencing a dynamic and growing environment. At Cognizant, we promote an inclusive culture where we value different perspectives.

We are currently looking for a AS400 developer to work for an insurance industry project.

What you ́ll do

You ́ll be in charge of helping one of the insurance most important companies worldwide to provide support and improve their internal applications ecosystem.

What do we value?

People with initiative and responsibility, who have good diction and excellent treatment with the client. We will assess those who have a technical profile or related experience in the role.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, test, and implement new features and functionalities for insurance applications using RPGLE and SDA.Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications for the AS/400 environment.Maintain and troubleshoot existing RPGLE applications, including bug fixes, performance optimization, and code refactoring.Utilize SDA to design, develop, and maintain user interfaces for AS/400 applications.Monitor and manage batch jobs, ensuring timely execution and identifying potential issues. (Desirable) Utilize RPG II to maintain and support even older legacy applications.(Desirable) Leverage Power Shell for scripting and automation tasks related to AS/400 system management.(Desirable) Stay current with evolving trends in AS/400 modernization, including potential migration to microservices architectures.Maintain a strong understanding of insurance industry workflows and their application to develop effective AS/400 solutions.Document code and processes clearly for future reference and knowledge sharing.Maintain a strong understanding of insurance industry workflows and their application to develop effective software solutions.Document code clearly and concisely for future reference and knowledge sharing.

Necessary skills and experience required:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).3-5 years of experience in application development and maintenance using RPG/LE and SDA on the AS/400 platform.Strong understanding of AS/400 architecture, system administration concepts, and security protocols.Solid foundation in RPG programming including file I/O, subroutines, and data structures.Experience with SDA screen design and development principles.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.A passion for maintaining legacy systems and keeping them operational.A willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies for potential AS/400 modernization efforts.English Level: Upper intermediate.

Why Cognizant?

• A career in one of the largest and fastest growing IT services providers worldwide.
• Ongoing support and funding with training and development plans.
• Opportunity to work for leading global companies.
• Our work environment is diverse, collaborative and inclusive. We create conditions for everyone to thrive.
• A highly competitive salary and great benefits, such as OSDE for you and your primary family group, annual bonus and many other benefits that we are going to share during the selection process.

Location: Bogotá, Colombia.

Shift: Full time.

Are you ready?

Join our team

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