Software Developer - (IBM i/RPG)

Job Summary Title: Software Developer - (IBM i/RPG)

Duration: 6 month w2 Contract with potential to extend

Location: 100% remote

Shift: M-F 8 am-5 pm EST

We are looking for a Software Engineer with hands-on expertise in IBM iSeries (AS/400) to modernize RPG codebases, expose high-volume DB2 datasets to modern web applications, and implement DevOps engineering practices (CI/CD, automated testing, Agile) in a high-impact digital healthcare environment.

For immediate review, email resume to [email protected]

location: Telecommute

job type: Solutions

salary: $40 - 50 per hour

work hours: 9am to 5pm

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities Core Responsibilities & Day-to-Day 1. Core Engineering & System Integration (70%)

• RPG Logic Development: Design, code, and refactor software modules using RPG (including RPGLE / Free Format) on the IBM iSeries platform to power critical backend business logic.
• Database Management: Build, maintain, and optimize complex SQL queries, tables, views, and stored procedures across DB2 and SQL Server handling large data sets.
• Web Integration: Expose legacy iSeries backend logic to modern web applications via APIs, middleware, and web-oriented data pipelines.

2. Process Modernization & Quality Assurance (20%)

• Automated Testing: Write automated unit and integration tests (e.g., using RPGUnit, iUnit, or equivalent) to replace manual validation practices.
• DevOps & CI/CD Pipelines: Utilize change control, version control tools (Git/SVN), and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, ARCAD, or similar) for automated deployment flows.
• Code Refactoring: Break down monolithic legacy RPG code into modular, maintainable, and testable components.

3. Collaboration, Agile & Mentorship (10%)

• Agile Execution: Actively participate in Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, and SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) Release Trains.
• Peer Reviews & Standards: Conduct peer code reviews to ensure adherence to software engineering best practices and security standards.
• Team Mentorship: Guide fellow developers and legacy mainframe programmers in adopting modern Agile and DevOps methods.
• Product Support: Analyze requirements, create detailed technical designs, and resolve software issues reported by internal or external users for the product suite.

Qualifications Required Experience & Technical Skills

Experience: 5 years of overall software engineering experience bridging IBM iSeries backends and web environments (2-3 years of industry-specific experience preferred).

IBM iSeries Expertise: Strong core understanding of the IBM iSeries (AS/400) platform.

RPG Programming: 2-3 years of demonstrated proficiency with RPG programming languages (RPGLE / Free Format).

Database Experience: 2-3 years with DB2 and SQL Server, including proficiency with large data sets.

Software Engineering Best Practices: 2-3 years of experience applying continuous integration, unit testing, automated refactoring, and structured code reviews.

SDLC & Agile: Hands-on exposure to Software Development Lifecycle methodologies and Agile/Scrum techniques.

Core Competencies & Operational Attributes

Ability to execute project deliverables in a dynamic, fast-paced environment within estimated timelines.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Clear written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desired Skills & Preferred Experience Agile Frameworks: Strong knowledge and application of SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework).

Domain Exposure: Experience within healthcare systems, healthcare claims, or financial data environments is a strong plus.

Continuous learning mindset toward evaluating and integrating emerging technologies into the product suite.

Skills Agile methodologies,automated testing,refactoring,code reviews,CI/CD pipelines,continuous integration,DB2,RPG programming language,IBM iSeries,AS/400,legacy systems,SQL Server databases,Agile/Scrum,software engineering best practices,Software Development Lifecycle,unit testing,web applications,reliability,Selling

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