Re: Fond du lac Wisconsin opportunity

John -

I'd just like to know the answer to one question:
Why do so many companies specify a bachelor's degree in CompSci as a job requirement for a programming position?

I have not yet met an AS/400 - iSeries - System i (and that's with a little "i", NOT a big one..) that has a degree in computer science.

As any good IBM midrange technical professional will attest, a degree in Computer Science is totally irrelevant to programming on this platform - we're not creating new hardware, writing compilers, or _any_ kind of bare metal stuff like is taught in any Computer Science curriculum.

Any person with a CompSci degree would be totally bored with the System i - on the other hand, a more reasonable expectation would be having a degree in Computer Information Systems.

Inquiring minds would like to know...

I have my suspicions about this kind of job listing, but I won't elaborate...yet.

- sjl


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Subject: [MIDRANGE-JOBS] Fond du lac Wisconsin opportunity

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We have another AS/400 Iseries role, located about 45 miles north of
Milwaukee WIm, salary range in the 60's
AS/400 Programmer



A progressive firm with over $150 million annual sales, seeks an experienced
IT professional to design, develop, modify and implement software systems to
support new and existing business needs.



This position is based in the corporate office in Fond du Lac, WI,
supporting multiple offices in Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, and
Iowa. Primary responsibilities include preparing detailed logic and data
specifications, designing, coding and testing programs, leading small to
mid-sized projects, and implementing systems that include documentation and
end user training. In addition, this person will be responsible for
establishing and extending programming standards as well as configuration
and maintenance of a development environment using RPG, any Kronos skills
would also be helpful



Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related
field; 3-7 years of experience in the development and support of information
systems; excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability
to interact with business people on all levels; and a strong technical and
functional understanding of database systems. Technical skills and
experience required for the most qualified candidate include AS/400 iSeries,
RPG, DB2. Development is done in RPG4, includes modifications, new
development. This position offers the long-term opportunity to learn .Net
and Java skills.



You will be joining a staff of 13 IT professionals, an opportunity to work
closely with users in the business and sales units, function in a team
environment with a strong history for recognizing and rewarding individual
efforts. Strong 401 and profit sharing plan, excellent benefits. If you
would like the chance to work in a smaller shop where your work and ideas
will really stand out this is the career step you need to pursue.







John Harris
Principal Practice Manager
Management Recruiters of Rochester MN
john@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.ismidwest.com Click here to learn more about current opportunities and
how you can earn 500.00 on a confidential referral!
507-282-2400 office
507-261-5556 cell
507-282-1308 fax



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