IMS Integrated Merchandising Solutions ยท 2 days ago
Application Development Manager
Kenosha, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expIMS Integrated Merchandising Solutions is committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities they serve. They are seeking an experienced Application Development Manager to lead their IBM i environment and enterprise applications team, responsible for managing the IBM i platform and overseeing a team of RPG developers while ensuring the stability and modernization of core ERP applications.
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Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 6 RPG/JDE developers
Establish and enforce best practices for coding, testing, and deployment
Conduct performance reviews, skill development planning, and resource allocation
Manage and administer the IBM i server, including OS upgrades, PTFs, security hardening, backups, and HA/DR (iCluster)
Oversee applications running on IBM i, including JD Edwards World, RF-SMART, AR Traffic Consultants, and other ERP-related systems
Ensure system availability, performance tuning, and compliance with audit/SOX requirements
Govern the full SDLC using Rocket Aldon for source control, change management, and deployment automation
Define coding standards and manage version control for RPG III, RPG ILE, RPG Free, RPG SQL, and SQL
Drive adoption of modern development practices including code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines
Mentor and lead your team spending 30 - 40% of your time being hands on
Oversee API, EDI, and real-time integrations using the IBM i HTTP Server and related middleware
Design and manage integration strategies with partners, trading networks, and third-party applications
Ensure secure and reliable data interchange using REST, FTP/SFTP, and ODBC/JDBC connectivity
Define and implement AI processes for code generation, debugging, system monitoring, and predictive analytics to improve developer efficiency and system reliability
Partner with business leaders to translate requirements into development roadmaps
Prioritize and manage projects, enhancements, and support tickets within defined SLAs
Manage vendor relationships, licenses, and third-party development partners
Implement role-based access control, audit trails, and service account management
Ensure encryption and data privacy across solutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of experience on IBM i platforms, including system administration and application development
5+ years of leadership experience managing application development teams
Strong expertise in RPG III, RPG ILE, RPG Free, RPG SQL, and DB2 for i
Proven experience with JD Edwards World ERP and related applications (RF-SMART, AR Traffic Consultants)
Hands-on experience managing APIs, EDI, and integrations via IBM i HTTP Server
Deep knowledge of Rocket Aldon for SDLC/change management
Strong project management and vendor management skills
Excellent communication skills with ability to interact across IT, business, and executive stakeholders
Preferred
Experience with modern DevOps tools for IBM i
Familiarity with cloud integrations, iPaaS (e.g., MuleSoft), or API gateways
Knowledge of modern observability and monitoring tools
Exposure to data warehousing, BI, and advanced analytics
Experience with AI tools (ChatGPT)
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match
Generous PTO policy
Robust peer recognition program
Training and development opportunities
Commitment to growing and enhancing our organizational culture
Company
IMS Integrated Merchandising Solutions
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501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Laura Price
CFO
Terry Rowinski
Chief Operating Officer
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