RPG EDI programmer
Gastonia, NC(3-4 days onsite)
12 months
Start Date: Immediate
This person needs 5+ years of RPG EDI experience.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced RPG EDI Developer for a 12-month contract in Gastonia, NC. The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, developing, and maintaining Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) integrations within an IBM i (AS/400) environment using RPG. This role is critical for ensuring seamless data exchange with trading partners, supporting supply chain operations, and troubleshooting production EDI workflows.
Required Qualifications
5+ years of hands-on experience developing and supporting RPG (RPG IV, RPGLE, Free-Format) applications in an IBM i (AS/400) environment.
5+ years of direct EDI experience, including mapping, translation, and trading partner setup.
Strong proficiency with ANSI X12 transaction sets (e.g., 850 Purchase Order, 856 Advance Ship Notice, 810 Invoice, 855 PO Acknowledgment, 997 Functional Acknowledgment).
Solid experience with DB2/400, embedded SQL, and Control Language (CL).
Familiarity with IBM i EDI translation software (e.g., TrustedLink, Gentran, Extol/Cleo, Innovis, or similar).
Proven ability to troubleshoot data transmission issues across protocols such as AS2, SFTP, or FTP.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
