AS400 / IBM i Application Developer (Contract)

Argyll Scott Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance organisation in Singapore is seeking an experienced AS400 Developer to design, develop, and maintain critical applications on the IBM i platform. The role requires 4-5 years' hands-on experience with RPG, RPGLE, and CL in the insurance sector. Candidates should be independent problem solvers, adept at managing business-critical systems. This position involves collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure system continuity and high availability. Interested applicants should apply via the provided email.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–5 years of hands-on experience working on AS400 / IBM i platforms.
• Strong programming experience in RPG / RPGLE and CL.
• Prior experience working in the insurance industry or on insurance-related systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain applications on the AS400 / IBM i platform.
• Support core insurance systems including policy, underwriting, claims, and billing.
• Collaborate closely with business users and analysts to ensure system stability.

Skills

RPG

RPGLE

CL

DB2

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Company / Role Overview
This role sits within the technology function of a leading insurance organisation, supporting core policy administration and operational systems built on the IBM i (AS400) platform. The position focuses on maintaining, enhancing, and supporting business-critical applications that underpin insurance operations. The environment is stable, long-term, and business-critical, with close collaboration between IT and insurance stakeholders, making it well-suited for experienced AS400 professionals who value system ownership and domain depth.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain applications on the AS400 / IBM i platform supporting insurance business processes
• Work on RPG, RPGLE, CL, and related technologies to deliver enhancements, fixes, and system improvements
• Support core insurance systems including policy, underwriting, claims, billing, or related operational workflows
• Perform system analysis, impact assessment, and technical solutioning based on business requirements
• Handle production support activities, including incident resolution, root-cause analysis, and performance optimisation
• Collaborate closely with business users, analysts, and infrastructure teams to ensure system stability and continuity
• Contribute to documentation, knowledge transfer, and long-term maintainability of legacy applications
• Support testing, deployment, and post-implementation validation for system changes

Job Requirements

Must Have

• Minimum 4–5 years of hands‑on experience working on AS400 / IBM i platforms
• Strong programming experience in RPG / RPGLE and CL
• Prior experience working in the insurance industry or on insurance‑related systems

Others

• Solid understanding of DB2 on IBM i and legacy system architectures
• Experience supporting business‑critical, high‑availability production systems
• Ability to work independently in a mature, legacy‑heavy environment with minimal hand‑holding
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to translate business needs into technical solutions

If this role aligns with your experience and career goals, please send your application to [e-mail].

Argyll Scott Asia is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.