RPG Developer

Capstone IT; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone IT, Inc. is seeking an experienced RPG Developer to support strategic systems in finance, HR, and inventory. 80% of the role involves supporting and solving issues in these systems, with additional projects including researching applications, documenting processes, and preparing for a Java-based transition.

The position is a 6-month contract (remote) with a path to full-time on-site hire. Relocation to Springfield, MO is required at FTE conversion, with a relocation package provided.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with RPG (RPG III / IV / ILE) development.
• Hands-on experience with IBM iSeries (AS/400) environments.
• Solid understanding of DB2 databases.
• Experience analyzing and documenting legacy systems and business processes.
• Ability to translate technical findings into clear, structured documentation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Heavy focus on RPG/I-Series development and support work.
• Analyze and research legacy applications built on RPG within an iSeries (AS/400) environment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand current system workflows and business processes.
• Document application functionality, dependencies, and operational processes in detail.
• Support discovery efforts for system transition to a Java-based platform.
• Provide insights into data structures and flows within DB2 databases.
• Assist with limited enhancements, troubleshooting, and support of existing systems as needed.
• Partner with cross-functional teams: business analysts, architects, modernization teams.
• Able to provide night/weekend support on a rotation with the team.

Skills

RPG development

IBM iSeries (AS/400)

DB2 databases

Legacy systems analysis

Documentation writing

Communication & collaboration

Job description

We are seeking an experienced RPG Developer to support strategic systems in finance, HR, and inventory. 80% of this role will be to support and problem solve any issues that may arise within these systems. Additional projects may include researching existing applications, documenting business processes, and preparing for a transition to Java-based architecture.

This role is a 6-month contract (remote) to full time hire (on-site).

Relocation to Springfield, MO is REQUIRED at the time of FTE conversion (relocation package provided). Role is on-site M-F as an FTE. (Remote after full time conversion is NOT an option).

Key Responsibilities

• Heavy focus on RPG/I-Series development and support work
• Analyze and research legacy applications built on RPG within an iSeries (AS/400) environment
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand current system workflows and business processes
• Document application functionality, dependencies, and operational processes in detail
• Support discovery efforts for system transition to a Java-based platform
• Provide insights into data structures and flows within DB2 databases
• Assist with limited enhancements, troubleshooting, and support of existing systems as needed
• Partner with cross-functional teams: business analysts, architects, modernization teams
• Able to provide night/weekend support on a rotation with the team

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience with RPG (RPG III / IV / ILE) development
• Hands-on experience with IBM iSeries (AS/400) environments
• Solid understanding of DB2 databases
• Experience analyzing and documenting legacy systems and business processes
• Ability to translate technical findings into clear, structured documentation
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in retail or similar high-transaction industries
• Familiarity with system integration and data migration concepts
• Long term interest in working with Java
• Primarily focused on projects with RPG/I-Series support and development work
• Collaborative, project-based work supporting a client in the retail space