RPG Programmer/ AS400

Company Description

Halo Group is a premier provider of IT talent. We place technology experts within
the teams of the world’s leading companies to help them build innovative
businesses that keep them one step closer to their customers and one step
ahead of the competition. We offer a meaningful work environment for
employees, attractive and interesting engagements for consultants, and cutting-edge
digital innovation for our customers.
We delight in helping our customers execute their digital vision. Big projects or
small, Halo Group knows that by combining the highest quality talent with our
unwavering support, we will become an invaluable extension of the team. Halo
Group's experienced consultants in Detroit, Atlanta and Dallas specialize in all
areas of product/project governance, UX/UI, multi-platform applications, quality
assurance/testing, cloud computing, and data analytics.
Since its inception, Halo Group has been recognized for numerous awards, including: 
- INC 5000
- Future 50
- 101 Best and Brightest
- Michigan 50 Companies to Watch
- Goldline Research - “Most Dependable Companies”
- Ernst & Young - “Entrepreneur of the Year” Finalist

JOB SUMMARY:
The Software Developer is responsible for developing and enhancing Little Caesars’ robust set of internally developed software systems, customized packages and integration services. The Software Developer will work individually and as part of a team to build new applications and to enhance existing applications through the full software development lifecycle: design, develop, test and support. Responsibilities include working with legacy applications built in RPG on an AS/400.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for taking programming projects through to completion according to project standards and user satisfaction. Projects may support multiple departments and Ilitch-owned companies.
Consistently apply appropriate enterprise methodologies and standards for software development and execution.
Provide analytical and problem solving expertise to resolve business and systems issues. Proactively identify and provides recommendations on solutions for gaps in business processes and systems.
Support QA in the development of integration test plans, test conditions, and expected test results.
Act as a technical mentor to others and train staff as appropriate. Translate technical information to a non-technical audience.
Frequently interacts with outside vendors and service providers regarding systems and business processes (i.e. BCBS, Bank of America, etc.)
Keep pace with business trends, standards, and best practices in area of expertise, contributing to continuous improvement for the department and overall.
Provide support for production applications including on-call after hours support on a rotational basis.
Produce excellent quality code, accurate project estimations, creative solution options, and trade-off analysis. Ensure that customizations to purchased packages are only implemented when appropriate and are designed to minimize impact on future upgrades.
Provide formal status reporting weekly.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related analytical field.
Minimum of five (5) years Information Technology software development experience as a programmer.
Minimal three (3) year experience developing with RPG and the AS/400.
Strong knowledge of HR or financial systems (with hands on experience in AR, AP and GL). Experience with one (1) or more accounting or HR packages. Experience with Infor Infinium or distribution systems a major plus.
Experience working within an environment with a structured Software Development Life Cycle including source control, QA processes and release management.
Demonstrated experience working with third-party vendors.
Self- motivated, curious, creative and passionate about emerging technology.
Highly developed written, verbal, and presentation communication skills that effectively articulates complex technical concepts to a diverse and, at times, non-technical audience at all levels in the organization.

** U.S. Citizens and those who are authorized to work independently in the United States are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.
This is a Contract to Hire Job
Visa: Only US Citizen & GC.
** All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.