IBM i / RPG Developer

Kelly Services; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) in Grand Prairie, TX seeks an experienced IBM i / RPG Developer for a full-time, onsite role. You will work with IBM i (AS/400) technologies, including RPG III, RPG IV, Free-Form RPG and COBOL, supporting core business systems for a leading 3PL's logistics and distribution operations.

The role emphasizes ownership of development and maintenance, hands-on coding, and collaboration with business users to optimize inventory, warehousing, manufacturing, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of RPG development experience (RPG III, RPG IV, and/or Free-Form RPG).
• Experience developing applications on IBM i Series / AS400 platforms.
• Working knowledge of COBOL development.
• Experience supporting or enhancing business-critical applications.
• Strong understanding of inventory, logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, or accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• 60% RPG Development (RPG III / RPG IV / Free-Form).
• 25% IBM i / AS400 Application Development & Support.
• 15% COBOL Development and Maintenance.
• 80% Hands-On Development & Application Support.
• 20% Team Collaboration & Business User Interaction.

Skills

RPG development

IBM i / AS400

COBOL

Business-critical apps

Inventory/logistics systems

Tools

DB2 on IBM i

Job description

$100000 - $120000

IBM i / RPG Developer

A well-established third-party logistics (3PL) organization located in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking an experienced IBM i / RPG Developer to join their team full-time in a fully onsite capacity. This company supports large-scale distribution, shipping, inventory, and warehouse operations for nationally recognized customers and relies heavily on IBM i (AS/400) technology to power critical business applications. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with experience in RPG III, RPG IV, Free-Form RPG, IBM i Series / AS400, and COBOL development who enjoy working on core business systems rather than modern web-based applications.

What makes this opportunity stand out is the company's exceptional stability and culture. With extremely low employee turnover and a highly autonomous work environment, developers are given the freedom to own their work, contribute directly to business operations, and become long-term members of the team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys solving complex business problems in areas such as logistics, warehousing, inventory management, manufacturing, accounting, and supply chain operations while working with proven enterprise technologies.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of RPG development experience (RPG III, RPG IV, and/or Free-Form RPG)

• Experience developing applications on IBM i Series / AS400 platforms

• Working knowledge of COBOL development

• Experience supporting or enhancing business-critical applications

• Strong understanding of inventory, logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, or accounting systems

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience within logistics, transportation, distribution, or supply chain environments

• Exposure to EDI, warehouse management systems, or inventory control applications

• Knowledge of DB2 on IBM i

• Experience with system integrations and data processing workflows

• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 60% RPG Development (RPG III / RPG IV / Free-Form)

• 25% IBM i / AS400 Application Development & Support

• 15% COBOL Development and Maintenance

Daily Responsibilities

• 80% Hands-On Development & Application Support

• 20% Team Collaboration & Business User Interaction

The Offer

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Vacation and Holidays

• Retirement Benefits

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.