RPG/AS400 Developer — Hybrid NJ, Full-Time with Benefits

Programmers.io; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Programmers.io in New Jersey is seeking an experienced RPG Programmer to design, develop, and maintain IBM i applications using RPG/400, RPGLE, SQLRPGLE and CL. This full-time role offers a hybrid work arrangement in Basking Ridge, NJ and a benefits package.

You will lead IT initiatives from planning through deployment, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure changes follow formal release processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Leader managing IT initiatives from planning through implementation
• Strong background in AS/400 (IBM i) development and maintenance, including RPGLE Free format, CL, and SQLRPGLE
• Expertise in SQL for data analysis, reporting, and understanding relational data models
• Ability to analyze existing systems and processes, recommend improvements, and implement solutions
• Experience with application software deployment in both test and production environments
• Strong communication and analytical skills; ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications on the IBM i using native tools (RPG/400, RPGLE, SQLRPGLE, Free RPG, CL, DSPF, etc.)
• Support full project lifecycle from requirements gathering through development, QA, and production deployment
• Load, test, and promote application software releases and fixes following change control protocols
• Collaborate with business users to gather functional requirements and convert them into technical design specifications
• Respond to production support issues and resolve critical incidents or user-reported problems
• Create and maintain technical documentation in accordance with established department standards
• Participate in code reviews, offer feedback, and maintain coding standards and documentation practices
• Work closely with engineering, UX, and product teams to ensure delivery of high-quality software
• Provide architectural input and understand performance implications of different development techniques (e.g., embedded SQL)
• Lead or assist in managing IT projects and coordinate with external consultants or partner teams as needed
• Promote continuous improvement and contribute to the evolution of the company’s development standards and methodologies

Skills

RPGLE Free

Embedded SQL

SQL

CL

Service Programs

Stored Procedures

Web service integration

REST/SOAP

API usage

AS/400 operations

Microservices architecture

Excel mapping specifications

Word documentation

Skype/Teams collaboration

Tools

Rational Developer for i

MQ

JSON

XML

Job description

Programmers.io in New Jersey is seeking an experienced RPG Programmer to design, develop, and maintain IBM i applications using RPG/400, RPGLE, SQLRPGLE and CL. This full-time role offers a hybrid work arrangement in Basking Ridge, NJ and a benefits package.

You will lead IT initiatives from planning through deployment, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure changes follow formal release processes.