RPG Developer

Permanent Futures Limited; City Of London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected technology-driven organization is seeking an RPG Developer to work on modernising core systems. You will develop, maintain, and optimise applications built on the IBM i platform in a collaborative team. The role offers competitive day rates and the potential for contract extensions. Strong RPGLE and AS400 skills are essential for this position, which supports long-term business objectives.

Benefits

Competitive day rates

Potential for contract extensions

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience with RPGLE, Free-Format RPG, CL, and DB2/400.
• Solid understanding of the IBM i / AS400 environment.
• Background in supporting and enhancing business-critical applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimise applications using RPG on AS400 / IBM i.
• Collaborate with teams to understand system requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues.

Skills

RPGLE

Free-Format RPG

CL

DB2/400

Tools

IBM i

AS400

Job description

Have you good RPG Developer and AS400 skills?

Want to work remotely the majority of the time?

Have you worked on a contract basis with RPG Development projects beofre?

This could be for you!

RPG Developer - About the Role

Our client is undergoing a significant programme of work modernising and enhancing their core systems. As an RPG Developer, you will play a key part in maintaining and evolving business-critical applications built on the IBM i platform.

You will work within a collaborative technical team, engaging with architects, analysts, and project stakeholders to deliver robust solutions that support long-term business objectives.

RPG Developer - Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimise applications using RPG (free & legacy) on AS400 / IBM i.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand system requirements and translate them into reliable technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues within existing codebases.
• Contribute to system modernisation initiatives and integration work.
• Produce clear technical documentation and follow established development standards.

RPG Developer - Skills & Experience Required

• Strong commercial experience with RPGLE, Free-Format RPG, CL, and DB2/400.
• Solid understanding of the IBM i / AS400 environment, tooling, and deployment processes.
• Background in supporting and enhancing large-scale or business-critical applications.
• Ability to analyse complex requirements and deliver clean, maintainable solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

RPG Developer - Why Join This Project?

• Opportunity to work with a major, well-respected technology-driven organisation.
• High-visibility project within a stable, long-term systems environment.
• Engage with a forward-thinking team committed to modernising legacy platforms.
• Competitive day rates and potential for contract extensions.

If this role could appeal please do apply now