AS 400 / RPG Developer

GDH; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

GDH in Montgomery, AL is seeking an experienced RPG developer to maintain and enhance enterprise applications on the IBM AS/400 platform. You will develop, modify, troubleshoot, and optimize RPG-based solutions, collaborating with technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure reliable system performance.

The role requires strong experience with RPG/400, ILE RPG, SQL RPGLE, and related tools, plus the ability to manage complex assignments and priorities on-site in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional RPG programming experience.
• Experience with RPG/400, ILE RPG, and SQL RPGLE.
• Experience supporting applications on IBM AS/400 platforms.
• Strong systems analysis and maintenance skills.
• Strong debugging and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage complex assignments and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance business-critical applications on IBM AS/400.
• Develop, modify, and optimize RPG applications using RPG/400, ILE RPG, SQL RPGLE.
• Troubleshoot production issues to support stability and performance.
• Test, validate, and QA for updates and enhancements.
• Document procedures and system configurations.
• Collaborate with technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Support data analysis, reporting, and system initiatives.
• Assist with platform upgrades and system support.
• Develop and maintain SDA-based screen designs and UI enhancements.
• Use query, development, and change management tools for development and maintenance.

Skills

RPG programming

ILE RPG

SQL RPGLE

RPG/400

Problem solving

Education

Relevant education/certifications

Tools

AS/400

Job description

Role Summary

This position supports and enhances enterprise applications on the IBM AS/400 platform, with a focus on RPG development, application maintenance, and system support. The role develops, modifies, troubleshoots, and optimizes business-critical applications while collaborating with technical teams and business stakeholders to support reliable system performance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance business-critical applications running on the IBM AS/400 platform.
• Develop, modify, and optimize RPG applications using RPG/400, ILE RPG, SQL RPGLE, and related technologies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production application issues to support system stability and performance.
• Perform testing, validation, and quality assurance for application updates and enhancements.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and system configuration records.
• Collaborate with technical teams and business stakeholders to support project and operational objectives.
• Support data analysis, reporting, and system-related business initiatives.
• Perform system support activities and assist with application and platform upgrades.
• Develop and maintain screen designs and user interface enhancements using AS/400 Screen Design Aid (SDA).
• Use query, development, and change management tools to support efficient application development and maintenance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional RPG programming experience, including RPG/400, ILE RPG, and SQL RPGLE.
• Recent professional experience supporting applications on IBM AS/400 platforms.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and troubleshooting business-critical applications.
• Strong knowledge of systems analysis, application design, development, and maintenance.
• Strong debugging, analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to independently manage complex technical assignments and multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and business stakeholders.
• Relevant education, training, certifications, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to meet applicable employment eligibility requirements for the position.
• Availability to work on-site as required.

Publishing Pay Range: $40.00 – $50.00 Hourly