Lawson/RPG Developer | Remote
Posted 1 day ago by Talent Portus
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote or Arkansas
Summary: The Lawson/RPG Developer role is a remote contract position focused on creating, modifying, and enhancing applications within Lawson systems. Candidates must possess expertise in Lawson LID, RPG, COBOL, and AS/400, along with experience in the manufacturing industry. The position involves troubleshooting technical issues and providing functional support to users. A strong background in SQL and application development is essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create new applications, reports, and customizations using tools such as RPG, COBOL, SQL & AS/400 Control Language (CL) and Lawson Interface Desktop (LID)
- Troubleshoot technical issues within Lawson applications, debug problems, and provide expert-level functional support to the user community
- Create and maintain interfaces between different Lawson modules and external systems/vendors
- Write SQL queries and use other tools to extract data and deliver reports, dashboards, and automated notifications
- Automate business tasks and workflows by developing Lawson Process Flows or other programming solutions
- Analyze user needs and business requirements to translate them into formal specifications and program designs
- Conduct unit, integration, and system testing for new or modified programs to ensure efficiency and reliability
- Compile and document procedures used throughout the software development life cycle, including design, testing, and revisions
- Enhance the system's web user interface to maximize user experience and make the system more user-friendly
Key Skills:
- Expertise in Lawson (LID), RPG, COBOL, CL, and IBM i/AS400 development
- Experience with Infor Lawson tools such as LID, Process Flow/IPA, and Lawson Portal
- Familiarity with Lawson database structures and product-line tables
- Experience troubleshooting and debugging Lawson applications and integrations
- Strong SQL skills for data extraction, reporting, and query optimization
- Ability to develop and maintain interfaces between Lawson modules and external systems
- Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications
- Experience conducting unit, integration, and system testing
- Strong documentation skills for technical designs, procedures, and system changes
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and support end users
- Solid understanding of SDLC, version control, and change management practices
- High school diploma
- Manufacturing Industry experience
- Previous lead experience
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Description -
Lawson/RPG Developer
Location: Remote
Duration: 6-months, with extension
Candidates should be video screened prior to sending to PV
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Previous lead and Manufacturing industry experience
- Experience developing and modifying existing Lawson applications
- RPG, Cobol, AS/400, and SQL (must have all 4)
Job Description
We are looking for a Software Developer with expertise in Lawson LID, RPG, COBOL, and AS/400 to create, modify, and enhance applications, reports, and workflows, as well as troubleshooting and debug technical issues within Lawson applications using RPG, COBOL, AS/400, and LID. This position will be contract and remote.
What You'll Do
- Create new applications, reports, and customizations using tools such as RPG, COBOL, SQL & AS/400 Control Language (CL) and Lawson Interface Desktop (LID)
- Troubleshoot technical issues within Lawson applications, debug problems, and provide expert-level functional support to the user community
- Create and maintain interfaces between different Lawson modules and external systems/vendors
- Write SQL queries and use other tools to extract data and deliver reports, dashboards, and automated notifications
- Automate business tasks and workflows by developing Lawson Process Flows or other programming solutions
- Analyze user needs and business requirements to translate them into formal specifications and program designs
- Conduct unit, integration, and system testing for new or modified programs to ensure efficiency and reliability
- Compile and document procedures used throughout the software development life cycle, including design, testing, and revisions
- Enhance the system's web user interface to maximize user experience and make the system more user-friendly
What You'll Need
Required:
- Expertise inLawson (LID), RPG, COBOL, CL, and IBM i/AS400development
- Experience with Infor Lawson tools such as LID, Process Flow/IPA, and Lawson Portal
- Familiarity with Lawson database structures and product-line tables
- Experience troubleshooting and debugging Lawson applications and integrations
- Strong SQL skills for data extraction, reporting, and query optimization
- Ability to develop and maintain interfaces between Lawson modules and external systems
- Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications
- Experience conducting unit, integration, and system testing
- Strong documentation skills for technical designs, procedures, and system changes
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and support end users
- Solid understanding of SDLC, version control, and change management practices
- High school diploma
- Manufacturing Industry experience
- Previous lead experience
Physical Demands
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards.
- Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
- Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard and monitor.