Senior Systems Software Developer (RPG AS400 System21)

Covetrus; United States; Remote; USD 122,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

A global animal-health technology company seeks a Senior Systems Software Developer to lead the development and support of enterprise applications. The role requires extensive experience with IBM iSeries, RPG development, and the System21 ERP platform. This remote position offers competitive salary and benefits, including 401k and health insurance.

Benefits

401k savings & company match

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Pet insurance

Maternity and parental leave

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IBM iSeries RPG development experience.
• 8+ years of experience in ERP or financial systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in business systems or related field.

Responsibilities

• Participate in continuous improvement of ERP systems.
• Document and maintain in-house built applications.
• Perform data transformations for implementations and upgrades.
• Collaborate on integration interfaces using Boomi IPaaS.

Skills

IBM iSeries RPG development

System21 ERP platform

Complex data transformations

Leadership and mentorship

Application architecture

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

DB2

Sequel Viewpoint

GoAnywhere tools

Aldon Community Manager

Job description

Overview

Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services company dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We’re bringing together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Covetrus has over 100,000 customers around the globe.

• The Senior Systems Software Developer (RPG AS400 System21) role is part of the core of Covetrus full-lifecycle implementations of technology enabled business processes that make internal operations and serving our customers more effective. They are passionate about leveraging technology to improve workflow, effective use of data, and user experience.

The Senior Systems Software Developer will have extensive expertise in IBM iSeries (AS/400), RPG development, and the System21 ERP platform. This individual will serve as both a technical leader and hands-on developer, responsible for designing, enhancing, and supporting enterprise applications that drive critical business operations. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of modernizing and extending legacy RPG-based ERP solutions, while also providing architectural direction to ensure scalability, integration, and long-term sustainability of the System21 environment. This is a remote position in the USA with an Eastern or Central Time Zone schedule.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the ERP Engineering team in sustaining a continuous improvement environment that keeps Covetrus ERP and related systems agile and aligned with current and emerging business objectives.
• Deconstruct in-house built applications, document, maintain, update, and collaborate with Business Analysts to determine migration and consolidation strategies.
• Perform complex data transformations, migrations, and mass changes for implementations, upgrades, and user requests while adhering to Covetrus change control requirements.
• Translate requirements for simple and complex transactional processes into delivered technical solutions that meet Covetrus standards and business needs.
• Shape the standards and architecture of enterprise systems at Covetrus.
• Communicate status, deliverables, and expectations to teammates and at the Director and Manager levels of the IT organization.
• Stay informed of business operations and company strategic goals to better serve all departments on the ERP platform.
• Mentor teammates and build strong relationships within the team.
• Collaborate on development and maintenance of high quality integration interfaces using Boomi IPaaS to support high availability, data integrity, and performance.
• Understand advanced configuration, process automation and implementation activities following business and agile best practices.
• Promote Covetrus externally in partnership with ERP and Financial Systems Center of Excellence leadership to showcase our solutions to the ERP community and at conferences.
• Other duties as needed or required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Report to the Director of Enterprise Business Systems.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business systems, Computer Science, or a Bachelor’s degree in another field with equivalent Business, Financial, or computer science experience.
• 8+ years of IBM iSeries RPG development experience, preferably with IBM System21 ERP platform.
• 8+ years of Programmer Analyst experience in ERP, Financial or transactional enterprise business systems, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment.

Competencies (Skills & Abilities)

• Extensive experience with IBM iSeries platform, DB2, CLP, Sequel Viewpoint and GoAnywhere tools.
• Lead the design, development, and enhancement of applications within the IBM System21 ERP platform using RPG (RPG III/IV/ILE, RPG Free, CL, SQL).
• Knowledge and experience with development project tools and source controls such as Aldon Community Manager.
• Serve as a solution architect to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions aligned with enterprise standards.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, functional teams, and other IT groups to analyze requirements, define specifications, and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Modernize existing System21 applications through modularization, API development, and integration with external systems.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and maintain RPG-based applications to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Contribute to strategic technology initiatives, including ERP upgrades, integrations, and digital transformation efforts.
• Document technical designs, workflows, and processes to support maintainability and knowledge transfer.
• Deep understanding of System21 ERP (Finance, Distribution, Manufacturing, and related modules).
• Proven experience in application architecture and solution design within complex ERP ecosystems.
• Strong knowledge of ERP data structures, business processes, and integration points.
• Hands-on experience with system performance tuning, debugging, and optimization.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires working on a computer for hours at a time.
• Occasional travel.
• Evening and weekend work required to accommodate the time zones our business units and contract resources are in as well as meetings, conferences, and deployment schedules.

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary may vary depending on factors such as confirmed job-related skills, experience, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.

However, the pay range for this position is as follows: $122,600.00-$175,100.00. We offer the following benefits for you to take advantage of while you are here provided you meet the eligibility requirements under each governing program:

• 401k savings & company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Maternity leave
• Parental leave
• Military leave
• Other leaves of absence
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Health savings accounts
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life & disability benefits
• Identity theft protection
• Pet insurance
• Certain positions may include eligibility for a short term incentive plan

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.