Cognizant

Senior SYNON/AS400 Developer

Cognizant$65K — $117K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong experience in AS400/IBM i development environments
  • Hands-on expertise in RPGLE and RPGILE programming
  • Proficiency in CLLE development and system-level programming
  • Experience with SYNON application development
  • Familiarity with the complete software development lifecycle including deployment and support

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with business analysts and technical leads to define technical solutions
  • Analyze business needs and prepare technical designs and development plans
  • Develop and enhance applications using AS400 technologies
  • Create and execute unit test plans and support testing activities
  • Assist in deployments, production releases, and post-implementation support

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid holidays and time off
  • 401(k) retirement plan with contributions
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
Full Job Description
As a Senior SYNON/AS400 Developer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and supporting business-critical applications in an AS400 environment. You will be a valued member of the technology team, collaborating with business analysts, technical leads, quality assurance teams, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions throughout the software development lifecycle.

In this role, you will:
• Partner with business analysts and technical leads to clarify requirements and define technical solutions.
• Analyze business needs and prepare technical designs, estimates, and development plans.
• Develop, review, and enhance applications using AS400 technologies including RPGLE, RPGILE, CLLE, and SYNON.
• Create and execute unit test plans, resolve defects, and support quality assurance and regression testing activities.
• Support deployments, production releases, and post-implementation activities to ensure stable and successful solution delivery.

Work model:

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Richardson, TX. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. These may change based on the project you are engaged in, as well as evolving business and client requirements. We will always be transparent about role expectations.

Please note: Some roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations based on project needs.

What you need to have to be considered
• Strong experience working in AS400/IBM i development environments.
• Hands-on expertise with RPGLE and RPGILE programming.
• Proficiency in CLLE development and system-level programming.
• Experience developing and maintaining applications using SYNON.
• Ability to participate in the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and production support.

This will help you stand out
• Experience preparing technical estimates and solution designs.
• Strong troubleshooting and defect-resolution skills.
• Experience supporting QA, regression testing, and production deployments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional technical and business teams.
• Experience in post-production support and warranty-period activities.

Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $65,447 to $117,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits:

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer:

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

*Please note, this role cannot offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

About Cognizant

TriZetto is Powering Integrated Healthcare Management. With technology solutions touching more than half the U.S. population today, TriZetto is uniquely positioned to drive the convergence of core benefit administration, care management and constituent engagement. TriZetto provides premier information technology solutions that enable payers and other constituents in the healthcare supply chain to improve the coordination of benefits and care for healthcare consumers.

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Size
340,400 employees
Market Cap
$28.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$16.6 billion
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