IBMi Application Developer

Giant Tiger Inc.; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 76,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store Discount

Parental leave top-up

Recognition program

Safety culture

Job summary

Giant Tiger in Ottawa is seeking an IBMi Application Developer to support and enhance IBM i applications using RPG ILE and SQL, ensuring stability and performance of critical systems.

You will operate in a hybrid, Home Office setup with after-hours on-call rotation and collaborate with cross-functional teams following Agile and SDLC practices to deliver high‑quality software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of application development experience, IBM i/AS/400 preferred.
• Strong SQL and RPG ILE skills with willingness to deepen expertise.

Responsibilities

• Complete SDLC development deliverables within defined timelines.
• Provide regular progress updates and follow formal PM requests.
• Offer second/third line IBM i application support during business hours and on a rotation basis.
• Handle outages with after-hours support as needed.

Skills

RPG ILE

SQL

Agile SDLC

Production troubleshooting

Education

University degree or college diploma in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Information Technology or related field

Tools

Git/GitHub

Jira

Asana

VS Code

DB2 for i

Job description

Who We Are

At Giant Tiger, our mission is simple: help Canadians save more every day. We’rea Canadian institution rooted in our communities and built on 60+ years ofsuccess. As part of our store support team, your work directly impacts storesacross the country and drives the value that our customers see on the shelves.

We’re looking for people who are passionate about retail and motivated bymeaningful work that makes a real impact. This posting represents a currentopportunity at Giant Tiger.

Job Title

IBMi Application Developer

About This Role

Workplace Arrangements

This is a hybrid role working out of our Ottawa Home Office on an as‑neededbasis.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Complete all SDLC development deliverables that were defined as in scopewithin the agreed upon timelines
• Provide regular cadence updates and adhere to all formal project managementrequests
• Provide Second Line IBMi Application Support as required during regularbusiness hours. Provide after hours Third Line IBMi Application Support on arotational basis
• Work after hours for planned and unplanned outages as required

What You’ll Bring

• University degree or college diploma in Computer Science, SoftwareEngineering, Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• 3+ years of application development experience, preferably including IBM i /AS/400 environments.
• Working to advanced proficiency in RPG ILE and SQL, with the ability andwillingness to deepen expertise in large, established IBM i applications
• Strong SQL and relational database skills, including experience analyzing andimproving database and application performance and stability.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex, business‑impactingproduction issues in business‑critical applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability tocommunicate effectively with both technical and business audiences.
• Experience working within Agile, SDLC or other structured software deliverymethodologies.
• Collaborative, self‑motivated and detail‑oriented, with a strong sense ofownership and accountability for assigned work.
• Able to plan and organize multiple priorities, manage commitments and deliverquality work within agreed timelines
• Demonstrates adaptability, sound judgment and professionalism when prioritieschange or production issues arise
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment and adapting priorities asbusiness needs evolve

Assets You May Have

• Previous JDA MMS experience
• Advanced IBM i experience, including free-format RPG, embedded SQL, serviceprograms and DB2 for i.
• Experience using modern source‑control and development practices, includingGit/GitHub, branching, pull requests/code reviews and version control
• Experience with, or demonstrated ability to effectively adopt, AI‑assisteddevelopment tools such as IBM Bob, GitHub Copilot or similar technologies.
• Ability to use AI tools to accelerate code understanding, development,documentation, testing and troubleshooting while validating generated outputsand following security and development standards.
• Familiarity with modern development environments such as VS Code and anunderstanding of CI/CD concepts and automated development processes.
• Retail applications development experience
• Previous experience with Profound UI software
• Experience with Jira and/or Asana
• Experience developing, consuming or supporting REST APIs, web services andapplication integrations, including integrations with cloud and/or SaaSsolutions.

Giant Tiger is proud to offer a Total Rewards package designed to support your financial security, health, and career growth. This includes competitive compensation for all employees, as well as retirement savings support and comprehensive well‑being benefits for our permanent team members.

Salary

$76,400.00 - $114,600.00

Short Term Incentive Plan

Bonus - Short‑Term Incentive Plan, 10% Annual

Retirement Support

Bonus - Deferred Profit‑Sharing Plan (DPSP), 6% Annual

What Giant Tiger Offers

Competitive Compensation:

The salary range for this position is listed above.

Short Term Incentive Plan:

This role includes an annual bonus opportunity based on the percentage of base salary listed above, with payout determined by company and individual performance.

Retirement Support:

This role is eligible for company‑funded retirement savings, with contributions made on your behalf. The specific retirement program and contribution level are noted above.

Health Benefits and Paid Time Off:

Access to our flexible, cost‑shared health and dental benefits (available on hire) and annual paid time off, including personal and vacation days, plus additional paid holiday time between Christmas and New Year’s.

Career Growth:

Giant Tiger is committed to developing our people. We promote from within, and many of our leaders started right here. We provide the coaching, training, and support you need to build a long‑term career. If you're looking for a place to grow and take on new challenges, you've found it.

Extra Giant Tiger Perks

• Store Discount,
• Parental leave salary top‑up,
• Recognition program that celebrates great work with monetary rewards andother perks,
• Safety first environment.

Location

2480 Walkley Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1G 6A9

Job Requisition

JR134214

Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices.

Giant Tiger will provide support and accommodation in its recruitment processesto all applicants. If you are invited to participate in an interview and haveaccommodation needs, please contact [e-mail].

Giant Tiger does not sponsor work permits. Candidates must be legally authorizedto work in Canada and maintain authorization for the duration of employment.