Senior IBM i RPG Developer & Tech Lead

FirstRand Life Assurance Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstRand Life Assurance Ltd is seeking an experienced RPG developer to design, code, test and document new and enhanced IBM i applications. Translate specifications into scalable designs and deliver high-quality code for medium to large-scale systems.

You will join FR Life Assurance's talent team and work with diverse, adaptable professionals in a modern environment focused on change. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of RPG development on IBM i, strong RPG IV/RPGLE/Free-Format RPG, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of RPG development on IBM i.
• Strong knowledge of RPG IV, RPGLE, Free-Format RPG, and DDS.
• Proficient with DB2 for i and SQL on the IBM i platform.
• Solid understanding of the IBM i operating system and architecture.
• Experience with the software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Familiarity with source-control / change-management tools (e.g. ARCAD).
• Experience using VS Code.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, code, test, and implement complex enhancements and new modules in RPG (ILE / Free-Format).
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve existing applications on the IBM i-platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Business Analysts, QA, Infrastructure) to gather and understand system requirements.
• Mentor developers and provide technical leadership.
• Document technical specifications and system changes.
• Support users and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
• Contribute to modernization initiatives including web services (REST/SOAP), APIs, and integration with modern platforms.

Skills

RPG development IBM i

RPG IV

RPGLE

Free-Format RPG

DDS

DB2 for i

SQL on IBM i

SDLC

Agile/Scrum

ARCAD

VS Code

Problem solving

Independence

Tools

ARCAD

VS Code

Job description

FirstRand Life Assurance Ltd is seeking an experienced RPG developer to design, code, test and document new and enhanced IBM i applications. Translate specifications into scalable designs and deliver high-quality code for medium to large-scale systems.

You will join FR Life Assurance's talent team and work with diverse, adaptable professionals in a modern environment focused on change. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of RPG development on IBM i, strong RPG IV/RPGLE/Free-Format RPG, and