RPG, Websphere Developer, Supervisor

Jobtailor; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking an experienced developer/manager to design, develop, test, and maintain business applications using RPG on IBM i (AS/400). You will work with WebSphere, deploy and tune applications, and lead a small development team on cross-functional initiatives.

This role requires strong SQL/database skills, SDLC know-how, and the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in RPG development on IBM i (AS/400) including designing, coding, testing and maintaining business applications.
• Hands-on WebSphere experience including deployment, configuration, and performance tuning.
• Experience supervising or mentoring technical teams, including task coordination and review of technical deliverables.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain business applications using RPG on IBM i (AS/400).
• Work with WebSphere and related application server technologies, including deployment, configuration, maintenance, and performance optimization.
• Supervise and mentor a small development team, coordinate workloads, review deliverables, and support professional development.
• Troubleshoot application and system issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement solutions.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Review code and promote software development best practices.
• Participate in release and change management activities.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, system specifications, processes, and solution designs.

Skills

RPG Development on IBM i (AS/400)

WebSphere Application Server

Supervising Technical Teams

Relational Databases and SQL

SDLC

Change Management

Version Control

System Integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Tools

WebSphere

IBM i (AS/400)

Legacy Systems

Service-Based Applications

Job description

• Design, develop, test, and maintain business applications using RPG on IBM i (AS/400)
• Work with WebSphere and related application server technologies, including deployment, configuration, maintenance, and performance optimization
• Supervise and mentor a small development team, coordinate workloads, review deliverables, and support professional development
• Troubleshoot application and system issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement solutions
• Implement enhancements and improvements to existing business-critical applications
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions
• Review code and promote software development best practices
• Participate in release and change management activities
• Monitor and support integrations between legacy systems and web- or service-based applications
• Contribute to modernization initiatives across legacy and web-based applications
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, system specifications, processes, and solution designs

Requirements

• Strong professional experience in RPG development on IBM i (AS/400), including designing, coding, testing, and maintaining business applications
• Hands-on experience with WebSphere or similar application server technologies, including deployment, configuration, and performance tuning
• Experience in supervising or mentoring technical teams, including task coordination and review of technical deliverables
• Strong knowledge of relational databases and SQL
• Experience integrating legacy systems with web-based or service-based applications
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), change management, and version control tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex application and system issues
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams and business stakeholders
• Ability to gather business requirements and translate them into appropriate technical solutions
• Ability to clearly prepare and maintain technical documentation, specifications, and solution designs
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Availability to work full-time on-site in Follansbee, West Virginia, USA
• Availability to work in the US time zone until approximately 6:00–7:00 PM Polish time
• Willingness to travel occasionally to the US for business purposes

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in RPG development on IBM i (AS/400) and proficiency with WebSphere application server technologies. Capable of leading technical teams, troubleshooting complex issues, and translating business requirements into effective technical solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• RPG Development on IBM i (AS/400)
• WebSphere Application Server Technologies
• Supervising and Mentoring Technical Teams
• Relational Databases and SQL
• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Hard Skills

• RPG Development
• SQL
• Application Deployment
• Performance Tuning
• Root Cause Analysis
• Technical Documentation
• Change Management
• Version Control
• Troubleshooting
• System Integration

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Communication Skills
• Collaboration Skills

Industry Keywords

• Business Applications
• Technical Solutions
• Modernization Initiatives
• Cross-Functional Teams
• Business Stakeholders

Tools & Technologies

• WebSphere
• IBM i (AS/400)
• Legacy Systems
• Service-Based Applications