AS400 RPG Programmer; Junior

Location

GTA (On-site, 5 days/week)

1185 Caledonia Rd, North York, ON M6A 2X1 (Lawrence and Dufferin)

Senior AS400 Developer

Our client is seeking a Junior AS400 / RPG Programmer to support and maintain its core business systems running on the IBM i platform.

This is a hands‑on, support‑oriented role within a live retail environment. The successful candidate will work directly under a senior developer, assisting with day‑to‑day system operations, troubleshooting, and minor enhancements while gaining practical experience in business‑critical systems such as inventory, order processing, and distribution.

• Investigate and resolve day‑to‑day system issues related to inventory, order processing, and data accuracy
• Analyze data and existing program logic within the AS400 environment to identify root causes
• Perform data corrections and ensure system integrity
• Respond to internal user requests from operations, warehouse, and finance teams

• Maintain and update existing RPG (RPG III / RPG IV / RPGLE) programs
• Perform minor bug fixes and small enhancements under guidance from the senior developer
• Assist in modifying and generating operational reports

• Monitor batch jobs (e.g., overnight processing, data updates)
• Troubleshoot and restart failed jobs as needed
• Support overall system stability and performance
• Assist with data imports (e.g., CSV files) and validate accuracy
• Identify and resolve data discrepancies across systems

• Work closely with the senior AS400 developer to learn system architecture and business processes
• Gradually take ownership of assigned tasks and system components
• Document workflows and processes to support knowledge sharing

• 2–4 years of experience working with AS400 / IBM i systems
• Experience with RPG (RPG III, RPG IV, or RPGLE)
• Basic knowledge of SQL and DB2
• Experience supporting business applications (ERP, inventory, or order processing systems)
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and work in a hands‑on, operational environment

• Exposure to retail, distribution, or manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with batch job processing and system support
• Experience working with data files (CSV or similar formats)
• Understanding of legacy systems
• Direct mentorship from a senior AS400 developer
• Hands‑on exposure to business‑critical systems supporting daily retail operations

• Base salary in the range of $60,000 – $65,000, depending on experience and technical fit

• Direct mentorship and training under an experienced senior developer
• Opportunity to build practical, real‑world experience in business‑critical systems

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