IBM AS/400 RPG Developer

Responsibilities -

• Design, develop, test, and maintain RPG IV (ILE RPG / RPGLE) programs on the IBM AS/400 / IBM i platform.

• Write and optimise CL and CLLE programs for job scheduling, automation, and system operations.

• Develop and maintain complex DB2 for i database objects including physical and logical files, tables, views, and stored procedures using embedded SQL and SQL/400.

• Analyse existing RPG programs and actively contribute to modernisation efforts — including migration from fixed-format to free-format RPG.

• Integrate IBM i applications with external systems via REST/SOAP APIs, MQ Series, and file-based interfaces.

• Participate in full SDLC activities: requirements analysis, technical design, development, unit testing, and deployment.

• Conduct and participate in peer code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.

• Troubleshoot and resolve production defects in a timely and thorough manner, with clear root cause documentation.

• Work collaboratively with onshore business analysts, QA teams, and project managers across time zones.

• Contribute to technical documentation including program specifications, change logs, and operational runbooks.

•     Stay current with IBM i platform developments and proactively identify opportunities to improve system performance and maintainability.

Requirements

• 3–8 years of active, hands-on development experience on the IBM AS/400 / iSeries / IBM i platform.

• Strong proficiency in ILE RPG (RPGLE), including free-format RPG development.

• Solid experience with CL / CLLE for batch processing, job scheduling, and system automation.

• Proficient in DB2 for i including complex SQL queries, joins, stored procedures, and performance tuning.

• Demonstrated experience integrating IBM i applications with modern systems or APIs.

• Familiarity with IBM RDi (Rational Developer for i) or equivalent development tools.

• Experience with source control and change management tools (e.g., Git, ALDON, Turnover, or ARCAD).

• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently investigate and resolve issues.

• Good written and verbal English communication skills for effective collaboration with international teams.

• Comfortable working independently in a remote setup with minimal supervision.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Hands-on experience with free-format RPG modernisation projects and a clear enthusiasm for evolving IBM i capabilities.

• Exposure to open-source tooling on IBM i (e.g., Node.js, Python, PHP, or Git integration).

• Experience with web service development and consumption within IBM i environments.

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies.

• Background in domains such as manufacturing, distribution, retail, or financial services.

• Experience mentoring junior developers or leading small technical workstreams.

Benefits

• Fully remote engagement with flexible working arrangements.

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and skillset.

• Exposure to complex, large-scale IBM i environments with genuine modernisation opportunities.

• A collaborative international team environment with structured communication and clear expectations.

• Opportunities to grow into senior developer, technical lead, or modernisation specialist roles.