IBM I programmer

IBM I, IBM Power System, (AS/400) Programmer

Job Title:                    IBM I Programmer

Status:                       Permanent

Reporting to:             Manager, IT Applications

Location:                   Remote (Canadian Eastern time zone work hours)

About Lee Valley:

Since 1978, Lee Valley has recognized that for many, woodworking and gardening are more than just hobbies. Lee Valley Tools enjoys a proud history of providing high-quality woodworking, gardening, hobby, hardware, gift and seasonal merchandise to customers worldwide. We pride ourselves on providing quality products and renowned customer service. 

Lee Valley has been honored with many prestigious awards, including being recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies in 2023 by Deloitte and one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes in 2018. Additionally, we ranked #1 for In-Store Experience in Ontario by Leger Marketing Inc.  

A position at Lee Valley is more than just a job – we honor the time and dedication that our people give by providing sustained and meaningful employment while striving to provide an environment where learning and development are encouraged.

Opportunity: 

The iSeries Programmer/Analyst develops, maintains and supports internal applications for Point of Sale (POS), Warehouse Management and ERP for all areas of the company.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides project leadership, analysis, design, coding, testing, documentation, training and maintenance.
• Provides assistance to the IT services group to solve program or other IT related problems.
• Participates in the design, planning and implementation of technology to support companywide IT initiatives.
• Provides support which will require after hour “on-call” support on rotation.
• Performs other related duties as required. 

Job Specific Skills:

• 9+ years of development experience on an IBM System 1.
• Expertise with RPG, RPG/ILE, Synon 2E. SQL/400, Stored Procedures and Query is required.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
• Strong business analysis and interpersonal skills.
• Customer service oriented.

Knowledge and Skills:

• University degree or College degree in computer related discipline.  
• Must have at least 5 years of development experience in a business environment with 5 years of experience in business applications performing database management, programming, or data analysis.
• Ability to develop large-scale web/database applications.
• Ability to innovate and provide functional applications with intuitive interfaces.
• Ability to work on multiple projects with multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

What we offer…

• Competitive compensation program including competitive base salary, a robust health and dental benefits packages well as a matching group retirement plan.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Lee Valley Employee Discount
• A family-oriented environment that supports growth and development for all employees.  

Diversity and Inclusion:

 At Lee Valley, we are proud to celebrate and foster a diverse team of professionals.  We take pride in nurturing an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves, celebrate their differences and love where they work.  Our diverse community combined with our inclusive culture, is what sets us apart in the industry.   

We encourage all candidates to apply for job opportunities with Lee Valley regardless of race, national origin, colour, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and family status, or disability. 

If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to reach out. 

Interested in joining the Lee Valley Team?

Apply online