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This role involves analyzing user requirements, designing robust solutions, and supporting business critical systems to ensure high availability, performance, and scalability.\nDesign, develop, and test, and maintain applications written in RPG IV/ILE, Free-Form RPG and Java.\nSupport and enhance legacy RPG programs and modern Java based applications.\nWork with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into functional specifications.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams including business analyst, systems administrators and Production Control Team.\nParticipate in code reviews and enforce best practices in programming and application design.\nIntegrate IBM i applications with external systems via API's, web services and middleware.\nTroubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues in a timely manner.\nAssist with database design, optimization, and maintenance using DB2 for i.\nParticipate in system upgrades, backups, and disaster recovery planning.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).\n5+ years of experience programming on the IBM i (AS/400) platform.\nProficiency in RPG IV, ILE RPG, Free-Form RPG, and CL programming.\nStrong experience with Java, including object-oriented design ad enterprise application development.\nFamiliarity with DB2 for i and SQL.\nExperience with source control and version management tools.\nSolid understanding of the IBM i environment, including job scheduling, libraries, and user profiles.\nExcellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience integrating IBM i with web services (REST/SOAP).\nFamiliarity with Eclipse, RDi (Rational Developer for i), or other modern development tools.\nExposure to Agile/Scrum development methodologies.\nUnderstanding of modern DevOps practices and tools.\nStandard office hours with occasional after-hours support as needed.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: From $85,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\nPaid time off\nCompensation Package:\nYearly pay\nAbility to Commute:\nFollansbee, WV 26037 (Preferred)\nAbility to Relocate:\nFollansbee, WV 26037: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Wheeling Nippon Steel","rawCompany":"wheeling nippon steel","city":"Follansbee","state":"WV","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T18:57:56.035Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"},{"code":"15-1254.00","title":"Web Developers","slug":"web-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Developer","description":"Job Summary\nWe are seeking a skilled and versatile Program Developer with proficiency in both RPG and Java programming languages. The ideal candidate will have proven experience developing and maintaining applications on the IBM i (AS/400) platform. This role involves analyzing user requirements, designing robust solutions, and supporting business critical systems to ensure high availability, performance, and scalability.\nDesign, develop, and test, and maintain applications written in RPG IV/ILE, Free-Form RPG and Java.\nSupport and enhance legacy RPG programs and modern Java based applications.\nWork with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into functional specifications.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams including business analyst, systems administrators and Production Control Team.\nParticipate in code reviews and enforce best practices in programming and application design.\nIntegrate IBM i applications with external systems via API's, web services and middleware.\nTroubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues in a timely manner.\nAssist with database design, optimization, and maintenance using DB2 for i.\nParticipate in system upgrades, backups, and disaster recovery planning.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).\n5+ years of experience programming on the IBM i (AS/400) platform.\nProficiency in RPG IV, ILE RPG, Free-Form RPG, and CL programming.\nStrong experience with Java, including object-oriented design ad enterprise application development.\nFamiliarity with DB2 for i and SQL.\nExperience with source control and version management tools.\nSolid understanding of the IBM i environment, including job scheduling, libraries, and user profiles.\nExcellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience integrating IBM i with web services (REST/SOAP).\nFamiliarity with Eclipse, RDi (Rational Developer for i), or other modern development tools.\nExposure to Agile/Scrum development methodologies.\nUnderstanding of modern DevOps practices and tools.\nStandard office hours with occasional after-hours support as needed.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: From $85,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\nPaid time off\nCompensation Package:\nYearly pay\nAbility to Commute:\nFollansbee, WV 26037 (Preferred)\nAbility to Relocate:\nFollansbee, WV 26037: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)\nWork Location: In person","datePosted":"2026-08-03T18:57:56.035Z","dateModified":"2026-08-03T18:57:56.035Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Wheeling Nippon Steel","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Follansbee","addressRegion":"WV","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"decba23b4f6dbd92c6641b8a"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/decba23b4f6dbd92c6641b8a"}}