AS/400 Senior Developer

HUB International; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

HUB International is seeking an experienced Application Developer to support and modernize critical enterprise applications. You will work with AS/400 (IBM i) using RPGLE, drive modernization with VS Code and Git/GitHub, and handle database work with MS-Access and OpenEdge Progress.

You will gather user requirements, provide technical solutions, and troubleshoot issues in Linux environments while documenting specifications and maintaining code repositories.

Qualifications

• Strong AS/400 (IBM i) and RPGLE programming skills.
• Strong SQL knowledge incl. optimization, stored procedures, and database design.
• Experience with MS-Access database development and management.
• Working knowledge of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).
• Hands-on experience with OpenEdge Progress database and 4GL.
• Solid understanding of Linux operating systems.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for business users.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications on AS/400 (IBM i) using RPGLE.
• Champion modernization: VS Code, Code for IBM i, and Git/GitHub integration for version control.
• Develop and support database solutions with MS-Access and OpenEdge Progress.
• Create and maintain Visual Basic applications and integrations.
• Gather requirements from business users and provide technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with minimal supervision.
• Perform Linux system administration tasks.
• Document technical specifications and maintain code repositories.

Skills

AS/400 (IBM i) RPGLE programming

SQL and database design

MS-Access database development

Visual Basic for Applications

OpenEdge Progress 4GL

Linux system administration

Communication with business users

Independent work ethic

Problem solving and analytics

Insurance domain knowledge (advantage)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT or related field

Tools

VS Code

Code for IBM i

Git / GitHub

Job description

About Us

At HUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in protecting and supporting the aspirations of individuals, families, and businesses. We help our clients evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees to learn, grow, and make a difference. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence.

Job Description

HUB is a global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a boundaryless array of business insurance, employee benefits, risk services, personal insurance, retirement, and private wealth management products and services. With over $5 billion in revenue and almost 20,000 employees in 600 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry‑leading success in mergers and acquisitions.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Application Developer with strong expertise in legacy systems and database technologies to join our team. The ideal candidate will work closely with business stakeholders to maintain, enhance, and support critical enterprise applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using AS/400 (IBM i) and RPGLE programming.
• Drive IBM i modernization initiatives by championing modern development tooling (VS Code with Code for IBM i, RPG/CLP editing) in place of traditional green‑screen tools, integrating AI‑assisted development practices where applicable, and migrating source code management to Git/GitHub to support version control, branching, and collaborative development workflows on the AS/400 platform.
• Develop and support database solutions using MS‑Access and OpenEdge Progress.
• Create and maintain Visual Basic applications and integrations.
• Work directly with business users to gather requirements, provide solutions, and deliver technical support.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues with minimal supervision.
• Perform system administration tasks in Linux environments.
• Document technical specifications and maintain code repositories.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in AS/400 (IBM i) and RPGLE programming.
• Strong SQL knowledge including query optimization, stored procedures, and database design.
• Experience with MS‑Access database development and management.
• Working knowledge of Visual Basic for application development.
• Hands‑on experience with OpenEdge Progress database and 4GL.
• Solid understanding of Linux operating systems.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for business users.
• Self‑motivated with ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with insurance claim systems and workflows.
• Understanding of insurance industry business processes.
• Knowledge of modernization strategies for legacy systems.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Employment Information

Required Experience: 5‑7 years of relevant experience.
Required Education: Bachelor's degree (4‑year degree).
Required Travel: Negligible.

Benefits & Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; FSA; HSA and 401(k) accounts; paid‑time‑off benefits such as vacation, sick, personal, floating holidays and company holidays. Eligible annual bonuses, equity and commissions may be available for some positions.

Join Our Team

When you join HUB International, you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on our core values: entrepreneurship, teamwork, integrity, accountability, and service.

EEO Statement

HUB International Limited is an equal‑opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran’s status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.