iSeries Developer

Preferred Risk Insurance; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Commitment to your Training & Dev

Medical and Dental and Vision Reimburs

Short Term Disability/Long Term Disabl

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Telemedicine Benefit

401k with a generous company match

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Fun company sponsored events

And so much more!

Job summary

Preferred Risk Insurance is seeking an iSeries Developer to strengthen and modernize core applications on the AS/400 platform in a stable insurance environment. The role involves development, analysis, and maintenance with RPG IV/ILE, SQL, and API/web service integrations, using Visual Studio Code and AI-assisted tools to drive modernization efforts.

Collaborate with IT and business users, perform code reviews, and produce design docs.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering full lifecycle of complex systems (requirements, design, build, test, deployment).
• Strong knowledge of RPG IV/ILE, RPG Free, SQL with embedded SQL, and CL on iSeries.
• Experience with Visual Studio Code and IBM i extensions is a plus.
• Understanding of Property and Casualty insurance principles.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and support core business applications in RPG IV/ILE and Free form.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and create specifications.
• Conduct code reviews, unit testing, and coordinate with IT on development and QA tasks.
• Create technical design documentation for projects.
• Implement and maintain development standards and deployment processes.
• Contribute to modernization using SQL, APIs/web services, and AI tools.
• Assist with IT Help Desk tickets for production issues as needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues to ensure performance and reliability.

Skills

RPG IV/ILE

RPG Free form

SQL (embedded)

CL

Visual Studio Code

IBM i

APIs / web services

AI assisted development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Visual Studio Code extensions for IBM i

IBM i

Job description

We are seeking the ideal candidate for our iSeries Developer opening for our growing insurance company.

This position will perform development, analysis, and maintenance activities on several key corporate applications. The ideal candidate will be an experienced RPG developer to help evolve and upgrade critical applications on our iSeries (AS/400) platform. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with stable systems while driving modernization initiatives with SQL, API and web service integrations, Visual Studio Code, and AI assisted development.

This candidate must be motivated and a self-starter who is able to work independently as well as within a team.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enhance and support core business applications in RPG IV/ILE and Free form
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements, creating functional specifications for applications
• Conduct code reviews, perform unit testing, and coordinate with IT team members on development and QA tasks
• Create technical design documentation for assigned projects
• Implement and maintain development standards and deployment processes and procedures
• Contribute to modernization efforts using SQL, APIs/web services, and AI (i.e., ChatGPT, Claude)
• Assist with IT Help Desk tickets for production issues with business users and IT team as needed for timely resolution
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing applications to ensure optimal performance and reliability

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Proven experience in full lifecycle delivery of complex systems, including requirements gathering, design, build, test, and deployment
• Strong knowledge of relevant development environments, protocols, and programming languages associated with the iSeries, including RPG IV/ILE and RPG Free, SQL including imbedded SQL in RPG, CL
• Experience with Visual Studio Code with IBM i related extensions a plus.
• Understanding of Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance principles and practices
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field preferred
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with stakeholders and IT team

Preferred Risk Insurance Services provides a competitive benefits package to all full- time employees. Following are some of the perks Preferred Risk employees receive:

• Competitive Salaries
• Commitment to your Training & Development
• Medical and Dental and Vision Reimbursement
• Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Telemedicine Benefit
• 401k with a generous company match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Fun company sponsored events
• And so much more!

Estimated Compensation Range: $90,000/year-$120,000/year*

*Published ranges are estimates. Offered compensation will be based on experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location. In addition, starting salary may vary by position depending on whether the position is in-office, hybrid or remote.