SYSTEM / RPG Developer (Richmond, VA, Charlotte, NC, Chandler, AZ)

Matlen Silver; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 82,656 - 88,166; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable work environment

Opportunity for influence on design

Collaborative culture

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider is seeking a Senior IBM i (AS/400) RPG Developer for a hybrid role based in Charlotte, NC. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of hands-on RPG development experience and strong knowledge of IBM i architecture. Responsibilities include designing applications, optimizing performance, and collaborating with teams. This is an opportunity to work in a stable environment and influence system design and modernization efforts.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of hands-on experience in IBM i (AS/400 / iSeries) RPG development.
• Strong knowledge of IBM i architecture and DB2 database.
• Experience with performance tuning, debugging, and production support.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain RPG applications.
• Develop unit tests and ensure high-quality, well-tested code.
• Analyze and optimize complex RPG applications.

Skills

IBM i (AS/400) RPG development

DB2 database

Performance tuning

Debugging skills

Communication skills

Tools

DevOps practices

Python

Ansible

VBA (Excel macros)

Job description

Senior IBM i (AS/400) RPG Developer – Hybrid

Location: Charlotte, NC or Chandler, AZ or Richmond, VA

Work Model: Hybrid (Minimum 3 days onsite per week)

Experience: 7–10 years

Rate: $60-64/hr on W2

About the Role We are seeking a Senior IBM i (AS/400) RPG Developer to support and enhance business‑critical applications in a multi‑tenant IBM i environment. This role involves hands‑on RPG development, system integrations, production support, and performance optimization. The ideal candidate has strong technical depth and is comfortable working closely with both technical and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain RPG applications (RPG III, RPG IV, ILE RPG, SQLRPGLE, RPG Free)
• Develop unit tests and ensure high‑quality, well‑tested code
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize complex RPG applications
• Work with DB2 on IBM i, including stored procedures, triggers, and query optimization
• Support production systems and ensure operational integrity of IBM i infrastructure
• Participate in system integrations, transitions, and architecture discussions
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to deliver reliable solutions

Required Qualifications

• 7–10 years of hands‑on experience in IBM i (AS/400 / iSeries) RPG development
• Strong knowledge of IBM i architecture and DB2 database
• Experience with performance tuning, debugging, and production support
• Ability to clearly explain technical solutions and decision‑making
• Comfortable working in a hybrid onsite environment (3 days/week minimum)

Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Experience with DevOps practices and automation on IBM i
• Python, Ansible, or similar scripting/automation tools
• Microsoft Excel macro (VBA) experience
• Strong documentation and collaboration skills

Additional Information

• Candidates must be comfortable with ID verification during interviews
• This role requires genuine hands‑on experience; candidates should be able to clearly justify their technical background

Why Join

• Work on stable, business‑critical IBM i systems
• Opportunity to influence system design and modernization efforts
• Collaborative environment with long‑term project stability