iSeries RPG/ RPG LE Developer III

Y&L Consulting, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Y&L Consulting, Inc. seeks an experienced iSeries programmer to analyze, design, develop, and maintain RPG-based applications.

You will drive projects to completion, adhere to SDLC standards, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with vendors and stakeholders across the organization. The role requires deep expertise in RPG, RPGLE, CL/CLLE, SQL RPGLE, and embedded SQL, with a focus on enterprise-grade solutions and ongoing process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related analytical field.
• Experience in RPG Free, RPG, RPGLE, CL, CLLE, SQL RPGLE, Aldon, and embedded SQL.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop, and maintain iSeries applications software utilizing RPG, RPG ILE, RPG-FREE, and SQL languages.
• Responsible for taking programming projects through to completion according to project standards and user satisfaction.
• Consistently apply appropriate enterprise methodologies and standards for software development and execution.
• Provide analytical and problem-solving expertise to resolve business and systems issues.
• Proactively identify and provides recommendations on solutions for gaps in business processes and systems.
• Support QA in the development of integration test plans, test conditions, and expected test results.
• Act as a technical mentor to others and train staff as appropriate. Translate technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Frequently interacts with vendors and service providers regarding systems and business processes.
• Keep pace with business trends, standards, and best practices in area of expertise, contributing to continuous improvement for the department and overall.
• Produce excellent quality code, accurate project estimations, creative solution options, and trade-off analysis.
• Provide formal status reporting weekly.

Skills

RPG Free

RPG

RPGLE

CL

CLLE

Embedded SQL

SQL RPGLE

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related analytical field

Tools

Aldon

Job description

Contract Duration: 1 year + Renewal Options

Work Site: 100% Remote in USA (EST or CST)

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Analyze, design, develop, and maintain iSeries applications software utilizing RPG, RPG ILE, RPG-FREE, and SQL languages.
• Responsible for taking programming projects through to completion according to project standards and user satisfaction.
• Consistently apply appropriate enterprise methodologies and standards for software development and execution.
• Provide analytical and problem-solving expertise to resolve business and systems issues.
• Proactively identify and provides recommendations on solutions for gaps in business processes and systems.
• Support QA in the development of integration test plans, test conditions, and expected test results.
• Act as a technical mentor to others and train staff as appropriate. Translate technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Frequently interacts with vendors and service providers regarding systems and business processes.
• Keep pace with business trends, standards, and best practices in area of expertise, contributing to continuous improvement for the department and overall.
• Produce excellent quality code, accurate project estimations, creative solution options, and trade-off analysis.
• Provide formal status reporting weekly.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience working in RPG Free, RPG, RPGLE, CL, CLLE, SQL RPGLE, Aldon, and embedded SQL.
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related analytical field.
• Minimum of 10 years’ Information Technology software development experience as a programmer.
• Minimal 8 years’ experience developing with RPG and the AS/400.
• Experience in Healthcare domain knowledge is a plus.
• Experience working within an environment with a structured Software Development Life Cycle including source control, QA processes and release management.
• Demonstrated experience working with third-party vendors.
• Self- motivated, curious, creative, and passionate about emerging technology.
• Highly developed written, verbal, and presentation communication skills that effectively articulate complex technical concepts to a diverse and, at times, non-technical audience at all levels in the organization.