RPG Programmer

Programmers.io is currently looking for an RPG Programmer / IBM i (AS/400) System Administrator

Onsite in Greensboro, NC, United States

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Full Time Role with benefits

We are seeking a mid-level RPG Programmer / IBM i (AS/400) System Administrator to support and maintain our IBM Power Systems environment (Power 10 & Power 11). The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with IBM i administration, AS/400 operations, RPG development
, system monitoring, backups, and troubleshooting in a production environment. This role combines programming responsibilities with day-to-day system administration and operational support.

• Administer and maintain IBM i (AS/400) Power 10 & Power 11 systems.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance applications using RPG (RPG III, RPG IV, RPGLE, Free-Form RPG).
• Monitor system health, review nightly jobs, backups, console messages, and system status.
• Manage BRMS, tape backups, restores, and disaster recovery processes.
• Support and monitor iTera data replication between IBM i systems.
• Perform IBM i OS updates, PTF installations, and third-party software upgrades.
• Participate in a shared on-call rotation and provide operational support.
• Troubleshoot system, job, printer, and application issues.
• Collaborate with network and infrastructure teams on integrated systems support.

• 10+ years of IBM i (AS/400) Administration and Operations experience.
• Strong RPG programming experience.
• Experience with IBM Navigator, ACS (Access Client Solutions), IFS, FTP, and system monitoring.
• Knowledge of backups, restores, BRMS, user profile administration, and system audits.
• Ability to support both legacy and modern IBM i environments.
• Strong problem-solving and multitasking skills.