Junior RPGLE Developer

Prime Inc.; Springfield, Northern (MO, KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Inc is seeking a Junior Developer to join our team and grow into an RPGLE programmer on IBM i (AS400). No prior RPG experience is required, but candidates with Java, Python, or C# experience are encouraged to apply.

Mentorship will help you transition your programming skills into RPGLE. You will learn RPGLE (including free-format RPG), work with CL, DDS, and SQL on IBM i, and collaborate with other developers to translate requirements into working solutions.

Qualifications

• 1+ year coding experience or completion of relevant coursework.
• Willingness to learn RPGLE and IBM i environment.
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and SDLC practices.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply RPGLE to maintain and enhance business applications on IBM i (AS400).
• Write, test, and document code under guidance of senior developers.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving application issues reported by end users.
• Participate in code reviews and follow established coding standards.
• Work with SQL/DB2 for i to query and update data.
• Collaborate with other developers to translate requirements into working solutions.
• Continue building proficiency in RPGLE and IBM i tools through hands-on work and training.

Skills

Java

Python

C#

SQL

Git

RPGLE

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Associate degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

DB2 for i

RPGLE

Job description

Prime Inc is looking for Junior Developer to join our team and grow into an RPGLE (IBM i / AS400) programmer. No prior RPG experience is required. Candidates with experience in object‑oriented or general‑purpose language such as Java, Python, or C# are strongly encouraged to apply. We provide mentorship to help you transition your existing programming skills into the RPGLE environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply RPGLE (including free‑format RPG) to maintain, enhance, and debug business applications on IBM i (AS400)
• Write, test, and document code under the guidance of senior developers
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving application issues reported by end users
• Participate in code reviews and follow established coding standards
• Work with SQL/DB2 for i to query and update data
• Collaborating with other developers to translate requirements into working solutions
• Continue building proficiency in RPGLE and related IBM i tools (CL, DDS, SQL) through hands‑on work and formal training

Qualifications

Knowledge

Knowledge and/or experience with administrative functions and or the IT industry would be helpful. Working knowledge of SQL — the ability to write SELECT statements with joins, filtering, grouping, and aggregation.

Abilities

Self‑motivated and team oriented professional. Strong organizational, computer, and customer service skills required. Must possess excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and problem‑solving skills. Willingness and eagerness to learn a new language and platform (RPGLE / IBM i). Accurate typing at least 45 WPM.

Experience, Education, and Training

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Development, Information Technology, or a related field, OR equivalent hands‑on experience (approximately 1 year) writing code
• 1 year coding in RPGLE
• Exposure to IBM i, AS400, or legacy business systems
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and basic software development lifecycle practices Experience with JAVA, Python, C#, etc.

Physical Requirements

This position requires being able to sit and remain focused and motivated for long periods of time. Being able to multitask between the computer, phone, and different projects is required.

Primarily indoors with heating and cooling regulated in a general office environment. Call volume can be heavy at times.