Kumaran Systems: Engineering Future-Ready Transformations Since 1992, Kumaran Systems has been helping enterprises bridge the past and the future, reimagining legacy systems and embracing AI-led possibilities. With over 34 years of delivery excellence, we specialise in re-engineering core applications, driving cloud transformation, and building automation-first, GenAI-enabled ecosystems across the Banking and Financial Services, Insurance, Telecom, and Automotive sectors. We help organisations not just upgrade their systems but reimagine what’s possible.
Why Kumaran?
We blend engineering discipline with AI innovation, helping clients modernise with confidence, automate with clarity, and scale with purpose. Our global delivery model ensures agility, responsiveness, and seamless collaboration, with clients always at the heart of every engagement. At Kumaran, we don’t just solve problems, we engineer future-ready transformations.
Experience: 5 Years
Location: Chennai
Employment Type: Full-time
We are seeking a skilled AS400 Developer with 3–5 years of experience in AS/400 development. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and supporting applications built on the AS400 platform. The candidate should possess strong expertise in RPG programming, CL, DB2/400, and system integration.
Design, develop, test, and maintain applications on the IBM i / AS400 platform.
Develop and maintain programs using RPG, RPGLE, CL, and SQL.
Work with DB2/400 databases for data manipulation, query optimization, and reporting.
Analyze business requirements and convert them into technical specifications.
Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely solutions.
Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business analysts, QA, and infrastructure teams.
Support system enhancements, upgrades, and performance tuning.
Maintain proper documentation for applications and processes.
3–5 years of experience in AS400 / IBM i development.
Strong experience in RPG IV / RPGLE / Free Format RPG.
Good knowledge of CL programming.
Experience working with DB2/400, SQL, and Query tools.
Knowledge of file handling (PF, LF, DSPF, PRTF).
Experience in debugging and performance optimization.
Familiarity with source control and change management tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience with API integration or web services on AS400.
Knowledge of modernization tools or integration with other platforms.
Exposure to Agile development methodology.
Understanding of EDI or legacy system integration.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Good documentation and problem-solving abilities.
Kumaran Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.
