Software Engineer – RPG

Softvil Technologies Pvt Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company in Singapore is seeking a skilled Software Engineer – RPG to support core payment infrastructure. In this role, you will bridge legacy IBM i systems with modern technologies, developing high-performance applications. The ideal candidate has 4+ years experience in software development, particularly with RPG IV and Card Management Systems, and an understanding of microservices. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in software development.
• Experience with Card Management Systems like VisionPLUS or similar.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in high-availability environments.
• Familiarity with secure coding practices and regulatory standards (PCI-DSS, GDPR).
• Ability to mentor junior developers.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain applications using RPG IV / ILE RPG on the IBM i (AS/400) platform.
• Support Card Management Systems (CMS) including transaction processing.
• Develop microservices-based APIs and services for card operations.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver features and resolve incidents.
• Participate in modernization initiatives for RPG components.

Skills

RPG IV / ILE RPG

Card Management Systems

Microservices development

Java/Spring Boot

Database management

RESTful APIs

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

DB2

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Git

JIRA

ServiceNow

Job description

Software Engineer – RPG

We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer – RPG with experience in Card Management Systems and microservices to support our core payment infrastructure. This role bridges legacy IBM i (AS/400) systems with modern technologies to enable high‑performance, scalable solutions in a critical banking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain applications using RPG IV / ILE RPG on the IBM i (AS/400) platform.


• Enhance and support Card Management Systems (CMS), including transaction processing, card issuance, and lifecycle management.


• Develop and integrate microservices‑based APIs and services (Java/Spring Boot preferred) for card operations.


• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Product, QA, DevOps, and Infrastructure to deliver new features and resolve incidents.


• Analyze system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure platform stability and security.


• Participate in modernization initiatives, including migrating selected RPG components to modern architectures such as microservices.


• Maintain technical documentation, design specifications, and user manuals.


• Follow secure coding practices and ensure compliance with standards such as PCI‑DSS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.


• 4+ years of hands‑on experience in software development.


• Proficiency in RPG IV / ILE RPG on IBM i (AS/400).


• Experience with Card Management Systems (e.g., VisionPLUS, CMS by FSS, Base24, or similar platforms).


• Knowledge of microservices development (preferably using Java/Spring Boot).


• Understanding of ISO 8583 message formats and card transaction workflows.


• Experience with relational databases such as DB2, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL.


• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, JSON, XML, and system integration protocols.


• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in high‑availability environments.


• Experience in banking, fintech, or payment systems.


• Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD, and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).


• Familiarity with Kafka, RabbitMQ, Git, JIRA, and ServiceNow.


• Knowledge of secure coding practices and regulatory standards (PCI‑DSS, GDPR).


• Ability to mentor junior developers and participate in collaborative code reviews.