RPG Developer

Vaco by Highspring; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring in Cincinnati, OH is seeking an experienced RPG Programmer to develop, maintain, and enhance applications on the IBM i (AS/400) platform. You will support existing systems and contribute to modernization and integration initiatives, collaborating with business teams and technical staff.

The role requires hands-on experience with RPG III/IV, ILE RPG, CL, and DB2 for i, as well as ASNA Visual RPG, with strong problem-solving and communication skills to translate business needs

Qualifications

• Professional experience developing applications with RPG on the IBM i platform.
• Experience with RPG IV, ILE RPG, CL, and DB2 for i.
• Experience maintaining and enhancing existing applications.
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with technical and business teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, a related field, or equivalent professional experience

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance RPG applications on the IBM i (AS/400) platform
• Work with RPG III, RPG IV, ILE RPG, and Free-Form RPG
• Maintain applications developed with ASNA Visual RPG
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve application and production issues
• Support application modernization, system integration, and performance improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and business teams
• Maintain technical documentation and follow established development standards
• Participate in scheduled production support and on-call support as needed

Skills

RPG on IBM i

RPG IV

ILE RPG

CL

DB2 for i

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

ASNA Visual RPG

SQL

Web services

System integrations

Job description

RPG Programmer

Vaco is hiring an RPG Programmer for our client in Cincinnati, OH (45202).

The RPG Programmer will develop, maintain, and enhance applications on the IBM i (AS/400) platform. This role will support existing applications, troubleshoot technical issues, and contribute to application modernization and integration initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance RPG applications on the IBM i (AS/400) platform


• Work with RPG III, RPG IV, ILE RPG, and Free-Form RPG


• Maintain applications developed with ASNA Visual RPG


• Translate business requirements into technical solutions


• Troubleshoot and resolve application and production issues


• Support application modernization, system integration, and performance improvement initiatives


• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and business teams


• Maintain technical documentation and follow established development standards


• Participate in scheduled production support and on-call support as needed

Required Qualifications

• Professional experience developing applications with RPG on the IBM i platform


• Experience with RPG IV, ILE RPG, CL, and DB2 for i


• Experience maintaining and enhancing existing applications


• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical skills


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to work effectively with technical and business teams


• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, a related field, or equivalent professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Free-Form RPG


• Experience with ASNA Visual RPG


• Experience supporting Accounts Receivable or financial applications


• Familiarity with IBM i system administration concepts


• Experience with SQL, web services, or system integrations


• Experience with ERP systems or application modernization initiatives

Work Location

This is a fully onsite position in downtown Cincinnati, OH.

Parking is available for employees.

Vaco is an equal opportunity employer.

By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

Desired Skills and Experience

RPG Developer, RPG Development, IBM Iseries, AS/400, RPG III, RPG IV, ILE RPG, Free-Form RPG, ASNA Visual RPG, DB2

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

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By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

the individual's skill sets, experience and training;

licensure and certification requirements;

office location and other geographic considerations; and

other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).