JD Edwards & RPG Developer - ERP Career Growth Role in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This role sits in a specialized and shrinking niche — IBM AS400/iSeries with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne — which has significant career implications worth understanding before applying.
Compensation Context: No salary is listed, but JD Edwards developers with RPG/RPGLE skills typically command $80,000–$130,000+ USD annually in North American markets, with remote premiums applied. In LATAM or Eastern European markets, rates may be lower but purchasing power is often favorable.
Skills Developed:
- Deep expertise in JDE EnterpriseOne (Financials, Distribution, Manufacturing modules)
- Legacy and modern IBM systems programming (RPG, RPGLE, CL, DB2)
- Enterprise integration patterns: APIs, EDI, flat-file exchanges
- Technical documentation and cross-functional collaboration
Market Demand: This is a high-demand, low-supply skill set. JDE and AS400 expertise is sought by large manufacturing, distribution, and wholesale companies running legacy ERP systems. Developers in this space often enjoy strong job security and negotiating power precisely because few newer developers learn these technologies.
Green Flags: Fully remote, broad technical ownership (both platforms), and exposure to ERP upgrades and integrations add strong resume value.
Watch For: Legacy-heavy roles can limit cross-over to modern tech stacks. If career diversification is a goal, proactively seek exposure to REST APIs, cloud integrations, or JDE orchestrator tools to stay relevant long-term.
This is a remote position.
We are looking for a professional with hands-on experience developing in RPG/RPGLE on IBM AS400/iSeries, as well as proven experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne development tools.
We are not looking for an infrastructure administrator, a JD Edwards functional consultant, or an AS400 developer without JD Edwards experience. The ideal candidate must be able to work technically across both platforms, troubleshoot production issues, modify existing customizations, and participate in system integrations.
Responsibilities- Develop, modify, debug, and maintain RPG, RPGLE, and CL programs on IBM AS400/iSeries.
- Analyze and resolve technical issues, performance problems, and production incidents.
- Develop, customize, and support JD Edwards EnterpriseOne solutions.
- Work with JD Edwards modules such as Financials, Inventory, Distribution, Procurement, and Manufacturing.
- Develop and modify JD Edwards components, including:
- Business Functions
- UBEs (Batch Reports)
- Named Event Rules (NERs)
- Table Conversions
- Business Views
- Use Object Management Workbench (OMW) to manage development objects and lifecycle processes.
- Design and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, and data processes using DB2.
- Implement integrations between JD Edwards and external applications through APIs, EDI, flat files, and other data exchange mechanisms.
- Provide technical and functional support to internal users.
- Participate in JD Edwards upgrades, ESU installations, patch deployments, and system enhancements.
- Prepare technical documentation, development specifications, and support procedures.
- Maintain source code and technical objects following development best practices and coding standards.
- Collaborate with functional teams, infrastructure teams, and business users to identify, analyze, and resolve operational needs.
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience developing on IBM AS400/iSeries.
- Proven hands-on experience with:
- RPG
- RPGLE
- CL
- IBM AS400/iSeries
- Practical experience developing, supporting, or customizing JD Edwards EnterpriseOne.
- Strong knowledge of JD Edwards development tools, including:
- Object Management Workbench (OMW)
- Business View Design
- UBE Design
- Business Functions
- Named Event Rules (NERs)
- Table Conversions
- Experience working with SQL and DB2.
- Experience troubleshooting production issues and supporting live enterprise systems.
- Ability to analyze technical requirements and translate them into effective business solutions.
- English proficiency at a minimum B2 level, with the ability to participate in meetings, understand technical documentation, and communicate effectively with international teams.
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