Software Developer IBM i​/RPG

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 Dev Ops engineering practices (CI/CD, automated testing, Agile) in a high‑impact digital healthcare environment.

location:
Telecommute

job type:
Solutions

salary: $40 - 50 per hour

work hours: 9am to 5pm

education:
Bachelors

• 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.

• Automated Testing:
  Write automated unit and integration tests (e.g., using RPGUnit, iUnit, or equivalent) to replace manual validation practices.
• Dev Ops & 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.

• 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 Dev Ops methods.
• Product Support:
  Analyze requirements, create detailed technical designs, and resolve software issues reported by internal or external users for the product suite.

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.

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.

Agile Frameworks:
Strong knowledge and application of SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework).

Domain Exposure:
Experience with in 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.

Agile methodologies,automated testing,refactoring,code reviews,CI/CD pipelines,continuous integration,DB2,RPG programming…