Senior RPG Developer

SUMMARY:
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior RPG Developer to join our growing technology team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining critical business applications built on IBM i (AS/400) systems. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to modernize legacy systems while ensuring stability, performance, and scalability.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using RPG (RPG III / RPG IV / ILE RPG / Free Format RPG)
• Application Software Development
  Develop the most complex existing and new applications by analysing and identifying areas for modification and improvement.
• Develop new applications to meet customer requirements.
  Improvement / Innovation
  Identify shortcomings in existing business practices, then suggest and implement improvements while developing and delivering projects or a work stream within the organisation's change management program.
• Involves working with guidance from senior colleagues.
  Applications Software Maintenance
  Monitor, identify, and correct more complex software defects to maintain fully functioning applications software.
• Analyze existing systems and recommend enhancements or modernization strategies
• Integrate RPG applications with modern technologies (APIs, web services, SQL databases)
• Collaborate with business analysts, QA teams, and stakeholders to gather and refine requirements
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues efficiently
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to best practices and coding standards
• Participate in system architecture discussions and long-term technical planning

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in RPG development on IBM i / AS400
• Grade 12/ SAQA Accredited Equivalent (Essential); A recognised software development certification/degree/diploma (Essential)
• Strong proficiency in RPGLE, CLLE, DB2 for i, and embedded SQL
• Experience with modern RPG (Free Format) and legacy codebases
• Solid understanding of system integration, APIs, and web services
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities