AS400-Cobol Programmer/Analyst

Company: Associated Materials
Location: Cuyahoga Falls
Posted on: February 19, 2021

Job Description:

Company Description

Associated Materials, a federally designated essential business, is the parent company for leading residential building product brands such as Alside, Gentek, Revere, Alpine and Preservation. With a legacy of over 70 years in business, we create, develop, manufacture, extrude and distribute beautiful siding, windows and more throughout our network of North American company-owned distributors.

Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Associated Materials has over 4000 employees across its U.S. and Canadian manufacturing footprint and our extensive North American distribution center network (120+ locations!). We are a charter member of the Vinyl Siding Institute, the American Association of Architects, the National Association of Home Builders, and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.

This combination of established brand recognition, manufacturing capacity and distribution reach makes for an exciting and rewarding employment value proposition. Join us, and discover the next step in your career journey.

Job Description

SUMMARY:

The Programmer Analyst reports to the Director, Information Technology and will be responsible for all aspects of application development. The goal is to successfully formulate and define systems scope and objectives and improve on our best practices within the information technology department.

Objectives

• Formulates and defines system scope and objectives through gathering data, research and fact-finding to develop or modify moderately complex information systems.
• Translate user requirements and system objectives into logical, economical, and practical system designs.
• Maintains professional attitude and image and acts in such a manner as to enhance the image and credibility of the IT department.
• Fosters a continuous improvement culture to advance all areas of the business and IT.
  
  Day-to-day Responsibilities
  
  • Designs, codes, tests, debugs, documents, and maintains programs.
  • Translate user requirements and system objectives into logical, economical, and practical system designs.
  • Formulates and defines system scope and objectives through gathering data, research and fact-finding to develop or modify moderately complex information systems.
  • Prepares detail specifications from which programs will be written.
  • Competent to work on most phases of applications systems analysis and programming activities.
  • Seeks to gain an understanding of the AMI business functions, which he/she supports.
  • Responds to information requests from management, users, and peers.
  • Provides time estimates for projects requested.
  • Other duties as assigned.
    
    Key Relationships
    
    • Business stakeholders
    • IT Team
      
      Qualifications
      
      EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
      
      • Strong knowledge and skill in writing, math, reading and communications as well as an understanding of information system methodology, hardware, software and general business flows/procedures as typically acquired through an associate's degree in computer science or related experience.
      • Minimum 5 years of development experience in iSeries, Cobol400, DB2, SQL.
      • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing within the IT environment and within the functional area.
      • Exceptional time management skills, with the ability to multi-task and keep numerous projects on track.
      • Experience developing and promoting industry best practices within the IT environment.
      • Familiarity and/or prior experience with order processing, manufacturing/shopfloor,and/or account receivable type applications.
      • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
        
        Additional Information
        
        All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
        
        Recruiters: Please note that Associated Materials, Alside and any of its affiliated companies does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers of recruiting service associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to AMI or any of its employees will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have authority to engage or authorize recruiting services. Any questions regarding recruiting services of any kind must be sent to jobs at associatedmaterials dot com

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