RPG Programmer

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 125000 - 140000

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

TheRPG Senior Programmer Analyst is responsible for designing developing and maintaining custom applications on IBM Power Systems (iSeries/AS400). This role combines deep technical expertise in RPG programming with strong analytical skills to support business-critical systems. The analyst works closely with business users and IT teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions optimize legacy code and ensure system reliability and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Application Development & Support:

Develop enhance and maintain RPG applications (RPG IV ILE Free) and CL programs on IBM iSeries.

Troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing systems to ensure operational continuity.

Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering:

Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand functional requirements.

Translate business needs into technical specifications and development tasks.

System Optimization & Maintenance:

Refactor legacy code for performance scalability and maintainability.

Perform regular system health checks and implement improvements.

Documentation & Standards:

Maintain clear documentation of programs processes and system changes.

Adhere to coding standards change control procedures and audit requirements.

Integration & Collaboration:

Support integration of RPG applications with other enterprise systems and platforms.

Work closely with infrastructure database and application teams to ensure cohesive solutions.

Skills and Experience:

Strong experience with RPG programming (RPG III IV ILE Free) and IBM iSeries/AS400 systems.

Proficiency in CL programming DB2 databases and system APIs.

Solid understanding of business processes and ability to translate them into technical solutions.

Experience with system integration and modernization efforts.

Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills.

Familiarity with agile development practices and project collaboration tools is a plus.

Reliable and optimized RPG applications supporting business operations.

Timely delivery of enhancements and fixes based on business needs.

Improved performance and maintainability of legacy systems.

Clear documentation and compliance with IT governance.

Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Salary: $125000-$140000

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Prescription Drug Plan
Dental/Vision Insurance
Employee Incentive Plan
Flexible Spending Account
Cash Accumulation Plan-401K
Life/AD&D Insurance
Short- Term/Long-Term Disability
Vacation Plan
Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Adoption Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Maternity/Paternity Leave
Pet Insurance

Required Experience: