Associate Software Engineer, RPG

Harris Teeter; Tennessee; On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Teeter is seeking an entry-level software developer to learn IBM i application development including RPG IV/ILE, CL, and Db2 for i SQL. You will trace existing logic to understand behavior and implement small, low-risk fixes under guidance.

Responsibilities include writing maintainable code, creating unit tests, documenting rules, and participating in peer reviews and Agile ceremonies. This role emphasizes growth in healthcare-regulated software practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education or related experience.
• Foundational programming ability in at least one structured language.
• Basic SQL and relational database understanding.
• Ability to read and trace code with guidance.
• Attention to detail and clear documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review and trace RPG, SQL, CL, and Db2 for i logic to understand behavior.
• Implement small, low-risk defect fixes and minor enhancements under guidance.
• Write maintainable code, run unit tests, and document changes and rules.
• Participate in code reviews, Agile ceremonies, and retrospectives.
• Communicate progress, risks, and blockers promptly.
• Follow secure development, data privacy, and change-control standards.

Skills

RPG

SQL

CL

Db2 for i SQL

IBM i

Debugging

Unit testing

Code reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

IBM i development tools

Job description

• Review and trace existing RPG, SQL, CL, database, batch, and interactive application logic to understand behavior and affected areas.
• Implement clearly defined, low-risk defect corrections, maintenance changes, test improvements, and small enhancements under technical guidance.
• Write understandable and maintainable code, create and execute unit tests, and document changes, business rules, test evidence, and implementation considerations.
• Participate in peer code reviews, Agile ceremonies, estimation discussions, demonstrations, and retrospectives.
• Apply review feedback and communicate progress, risks, and blockers promptly.
• Follow secure-development, data-privacy, quality, release-management, source-control, and change-control standards for regulated healthcare software.
• Use approved AI-assisted tools responsibly and independently validate generated analysis, code, documentation, and tests.
• Progressively assist with deployment validation and production-support activities after demonstrating readiness and receiving required access and approvals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Learn IBM i application development, including RPG IV/ILE, free-format RPG, CL, Db2 for i SQL, IBM i objects, and approved development tools.
• Review and trace existing RPG, SQL, CL, database, batch, and interactive application logic to understand behavior and affected areas.
• Implement clearly defined, low-risk defect corrections, maintenance changes, test improvements, and small enhancements under technical guidance.
• Write understandable and maintainable code, create and execute unit tests, and document changes, business rules, test evidence, and implementation considerations.
• Participate in peer code reviews, Agile ceremonies, estimation discussions, demonstrations, and retrospectives.
• Apply review feedback and communicate progress, risks, and blockers promptly.
• Follow secure-development, data-privacy, quality, release-management, source-control, and change-control standards for regulated healthcare software.
• Use approved AI-assisted tools responsibly and independently validate generated analysis, code, documentation, and tests.
• Progressively assist with deployment validation and production-support activities after demonstrating readiness and receiving required access and approvals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent technical education, certification, structured training, or practical experience.
• Zero to one year of professional software-development experience.
• Relevant education, training, coursework, certification, or project experience may substitute for professional experience.
• Foundational programming ability in at least one structured programming language.
• Basic understanding of variables, logic, loops, procedures, debugging, error handling, and testing.
• Basic knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts.
• Ability to read existing code, trace program logic, and break a defined problem into manageable steps with guidance.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, testable, standards-aligned, and documented work.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with a cross-functional software-development team.
• Willingness to ask questions, receive feedback, document learning, and continuously develop technical skills.