RPG Developer

SF Partners; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private pension

Bonus

25 days holiday

Flexible hours

Job summary

SF Partners in Birmingham is seeking an RPG Developer to maintain and enhance critical warehouse and logistics applications on the IBM i platform. The role offers hybrid working with two days on-site and a clear progression path into a lead role.

You will work in a close-knit team, developing RPG/RPGLE, handling DB2 for i, CL programming, and API integrations while supporting modernisation initiatives and ensuring system reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience on IBM i / AS400 platforms.
• Strong RPG/RPGLE development skills.
• Experience with DB2 for i.
• Familiarity with CL programming.
• Familiarity with Warehouse management systems.
• Strong communication with non-technical stakeholders.
• Exposure to modernisation projects (APIs, front-end).
• Troubleshooting complex issues and ensuring system reliability.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining applications using RPG/RPGLE skills.
• Working with green screen (5250) interfaces.
• Supporting and enhancing warehouse, distribution, and logistics systems.
• Troubleshooting and resolving system issues.
• Collaborating with internal teams to gather and refine requirements.
• Contributing to system improvements and modernisation initiatives.

Skills

RPG/RPGLE

IBM i / AS400

CL programming

DB2 for i

APIs

Warehouse systems

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder comms

Modernisation projects

Tools

DB2 for i

IBM i / AS400

Job description

RPG Developer with experience maintaining and enhancing critical business systems (ideally WMS's) is sought by a c500m turn over logistics and distribution business based in Birmingham.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, ambitious organisation where your work will have direct impact on core logistics and distribution processes.

As an RPG Developer, you will be joining a close knit, friendly team responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting applications on the IBM i platform that are integral to day to day business operations.

As the business moves into an exciting phase of growth this RPG Developer will given a clear growth trajectory into a more senior role if desired whilst still benefitting in the organisation's commitment to the IBM tech stack.

Key responsibilities:

• Developing and maintaining applications using strong RPG/ RPGLE skills
• Working with green screen (5250) interfaces
• Supporting and enhancing existing warehouse, distribution, and logistics systems
• Troubleshooting and resolving system issues
• Collaborating with internal teams to gather and refine requirements
• Contributing to system improvements and modernisation initiatives where appropriate

This RPG Developer based near Birmingham should have most of the following key skills:

• Proven experience working on IBM i / AS400 platforms
• Strong RPG / RPGLE development skills (RPG
• Experience with DB2 for i
• Familiarity with CL programming
• Familiarity with Warehouse management systems
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with non-technical stakeholders
• Exposure to modernisation projects (e.g. API integration, web front ends)
• Supporting integration and modernisation initiatives (APIs, new front-end technologies, etc.)
• Troubleshooting complex issues and ensuring system reliability
• Any ILS/ CGAS exposure would be useful

This RPG Developer will receive a starting salary of up to £60,000 plus hybrid flexible working (two days a week on-site), clear progression pathway to a lead role plus private pension, bonus, 25 days holiday and flexible working hours.

RPG Developer

Birmingham