Rpg Developers/Cl/Ile/Iseries/Rpg4

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

6-month contract | Outside IR35 | Fully remote

We're working with a logistics business that runs its core operations on IBM i. They need an experienced RPG developer to support their existing systems and deliver integrations to a new warehouse management system.

The work

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

What you'll bring

• Strong commercial experience in RPG (ILE RPG or free-format) on IBM i / AS400.
• Solid DB2 for i and embedded SQL. CL experience is expected.
• A track record of building and testing integrations such as APIs, data feeds or file transfers.
• Logistics, warehousing or distribution systems experience is a strong advantage.
• Someone who can commit to the full six months and works well within a team.