iSeries RPG Developer: Modernize with AI & APIs

Preferred Risk Insurance; Bedford Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Training & Development

Medical, Dental, Vision Reimbursement

Disability Benefits

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Telemedicine

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Team Events

Job summary

Preferred Risk Insurance is seeking an experienced iSeries Developer to modernize and maintain critical AS/400 applications. You will work with RPG IV/ILE, RPG Free, SQL and CL, and collaborate across teams to analyze requirements and implement solutions.

The role involves code reviews, unit testing, and creating technical designs, with opportunities to leverage AI-assisted development and API integrations in a stable insurance-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in full lifecycle delivery of complex systems.
• Strong knowledge of iSeries environments (RPG IV/ILE, RPG Free, SQL, embedded SQL in RPG, CL).
• Experience with Visual Studio Code with IBM i extensions is a plus.
• Understanding of P&C insurance principles and practices.
• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and support core business applications in RPG IV/ILE and Free form.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and create functional specs.
• Conduct code reviews, unit testing, and coordinate with IT on 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 (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude).
• Assist with IT Help Desk tickets for production issues as needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues for optimal performance and reliability.

Skills

RPG IV/ILE

RPG Free

SQL

Embedded SQL

CL

APIs/web services

AI assisted development

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Visual Studio Code

IBM i Extensions

Job description

Preferred Risk Insurance is seeking an experienced iSeries Developer to modernize and maintain critical AS/400 applications. You will work with RPG IV/ILE, RPG Free, SQL and CL, and collaborate across teams to analyze requirements and implement solutions.

The role involves code reviews, unit testing, and creating technical designs, with opportunities to leverage AI-assisted development and API integrations in a stable insurance-focused environment.