Senior LANSA Developer

Job Summary

The Visual LANSA Developer will support the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise‑level applications in a fully remote capacity. The successful candidate will demonstrate deep expertise in Visual LANSA, strong proficiency within the IBM i (AS/400) ecosystem, and the ability to deliver high‑quality technical solutions in a structured corporate environment. This role requires professionalism, technical leadership, and the ability to collaborate effectively across distributed teams.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Reaching, Repetitive Motion
Function in the Job

Sedentary Work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Job Function

• Develop, enhance, and maintain applications using Visual LANSA, RDML/RDMLX, and associated LANSA frameworks.
• Modernize and optimize existing LANSA‑based systems, ensuring alignment with corporate architecture standards.
• Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and technical teams to translate business requirementsinto robust technical solutions.
• Conduct detailed analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution of application issues across development, testing, and production environments.
• Ensure adherence to established development methodologies, coding standards, and documentation requirements.
• Participate in architectural reviews, technical planning sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in scheduled virtual meetings, project reviews, and cross-departmental collaboration sessions.
• Support integration efforts between LANSA applications and external systems, including internal enterprise platforms and third‑party solutions.
• Contribute to the development of technical documentation, system specifications, and operational procedures.
• Ensure compliance with IT policies, security standards, audit requirements, and safety protocols.
• All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of professional experience with Visual LANSA, including component‑based development and reusable parts required. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field required. 
• Extensive experience working within IBM i (AS/400) environments, including DB2/400, CL programming concepts, and system operations required. 
• Strong understanding of relational database structures, SQL, and data modeling principles required.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical challenges and deliver effective, scalable solutions required. 
• Proven success working in a remote corporate environment with strong communication, accountability, and time‑management skills required. 
• Experience integrating LANSA applications with enterprise systems or service‑based architectures required. 
• Experience with LANSA Integrator, LANSA Composer, or LANSA‑based web technologies preferred. 
• Exposure to modernization initiatives within IBM i environments, including refactoring or re‑engineering legacy applications preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for a corporate environment required. 
• Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams across multiple time zones required. 
• High level of professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to quality required. 
• Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate technical options and propose sound recommendations required.

EEO Statement

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