RPG Developer

Jobtailor; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Gloucester is seeking an IBM i developer to support and enhance iPlus applications. You will diagnose issues, implement fixes, and help ensure stability of critical business systems.

The role focuses on RPG/CL development practices, working with IBM i tools, and delivering improvements to optimise processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve issues in IBM i applications.
• Strong grasp of RPG/CL development practices in business-critical environments.
• Experience supporting iPlus/i90 ecosystems is advantageous.
• Demonstrated focus on continuous improvement and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain core iPlus applications, investigating issues, implementing fixes, and ensuring services remain stable and reliable.
• Develop and deliver improvements to existing applications to optimise processes and meet evolving requirements.
• Analyse application issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions with minimal business disruption.
• Collaborate with testing and business teams to validate changes and deliver high-quality releases.
• Engage with stakeholders and technical teams to ensure continued success of the iPlus platform.

Skills

RPG Programming

CL Programming

IBM i Development Practices

Application Issue Diagnosis

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Tools

IBM Navigator for i

Job Management

Performance Analysis

Job description

• Support and maintain core iPlus applications, investigating issues, implementing fixes, and ensuring services remain stable and reliable
• Develop and deliver improvements to existing applications, helping to optimise processes and meet evolving business requirements
• Analyse application issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions while minimising business disruption
• Work with testing and business teams to ensure changes are thoroughly validated and delivered to a high standard
• Work closely with business stakeholders, support teams, and technical colleagues to ensure the continued success of the iPlus platform

Requirements

• Excellent RPG skills
• Proficiency in languages commonly used on IBM Power systems, such as RPG and CL
• Strong knowledge of RPG, CL and IBM i development practices
• Experience diagnosing and resolving issues within complex business-critical applications
• Experience with i90/iPlus is advantageous
• Familiarity with IBM i tools and technologies, including IBM Navigator for i, job management, performance analysis, and application support activities
• Continuous Improvement Mindset

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in RPG and CL programming languages, with a strong focus on diagnosing and resolving issues in IBM Power systems applications. Capable of implementing improvements and ensuring application stability while collaborating with business stakeholders and technical teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• RPG Programming
• CL Programming
• IBM i Development Practices
• Application Issue Diagnosis
• Continuous Improvement Mindset

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• RPG
• CL
• Application Support
• Issue Resolution
• Process Optimization

Industry Keywords

• IBM Power Systems
• I90/iPlus
• Business-Critical Applications

Tools & Technologies

• IBM Navigator for i
• Job Management
• Performance Analysis