As an RPG Developer, you will work as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced technology environment, delivering, enhancing, and maintaining mission-critical applications on the IBM i (AS/400) platform. You will take ownership of the full development lifecycle, producing efficient, high-quality code in RPG (RPG IV, RPG Free, ILE) and CLP/CLLE, ensuring solutions are robust, secure, and aligned with business goals.
This role is key to delivering the long-term strategy of the RPG Engineering function, which is driving the business through a period of transformation and growth. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring developments are delivered on time, meet user needs, and adhere to best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with the wider Engineering team to deliver projects, enhancements, and support activities.
- Analyze, design, develop, test, and maintain IBM i applications using RPG IV, RPG Free, ILE, SQLRPGLE, and CL/CLLE.
- Write efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code.
- Troubleshoot and debug programs, identifying and resolving issues in a timely manner.
- Translate business and user requirements into functional and technical designs.
- Participate in code reviews, quality checks, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Utilize embedded SQL and DB2/400 database design techniques to optimize performance.
- Fully leverage digital tools and change management systems to deliver the product roadmap.
- Serve as the technical liaison for customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to create and execute test strategies and implementation plans.
- Investigate new IBMi technologies and provide recommendations for system improvements.