RPG Developer – IBM i / WMS Integrations (Remote, 6-Month)

Forward Role; Manchester; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Role is assisting a logistics business seeking an experienced RPG developer to design, build and test integrations between IBM i and a new warehouse management system. This 6-month contract is fully remote and outside IR35, with a focus on delivering robust interfaces and ongoing BAU support.

Ideal candidates will have strong RPG experience on IBM i, DB2 for i, embedded SQL, and CL. Experience with APIs or data feeds for integrations is essential, and knowledge of logistics systems is a

Qualifications

• Commercial experience in RPG (ILE RPG or free-format) on IBM i/AS400.
• Strong DB2 for i and embedded SQL; CL experience expected.
• Proven background building/testing integrations (APIs, data feeds, or file transfers).
• Logistics, warehousing or distribution systems experience is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and test integrations between IBM i and the new WMS.
• Support and enhance existing logistics applications.
• Handle BAU support and incident resolution.
• Collaborate with in-house team and third-party WMS supplier through go-live.

Skills

RPG on IBM i

DB2 for i

CL programming

APIs / data feeds

WMS integration

Tools

ILE RPG

Job description

Forward Role is assisting a logistics business seeking an experienced RPG developer to design, build and test integrations between IBM i and a new warehouse management system. This 6-month contract is fully remote and outside IR35, with a focus on delivering robust interfaces and ongoing BAU support.

Ideal candidates will have strong RPG experience on IBM i, DB2 for i, embedded SQL, and CL. Experience with APIs or data feeds for integrations is essential, and knowledge of logistics systems is a