Senior RPG Developer

IQbusiness; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced Senior RPG Developer to join their enterprise applications team. Responsibilities include designing and maintaining business applications on the IBM platform, collaborating with teams, and mentoring junior developers. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of RPG development experience and a strong knowledge of agile methodologies. This position supports the modernization of core business systems.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in RPG development on IBM i (AS/400).
• Strong knowledge of RPG IV, Free Format RPG and CL.
• Experience with software development life cycle and Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, code, test, and implement complex enhancements in RPG.
• Maintain and improve existing applications on the IBM i platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather system requirements.

Skills

RPG development on IBM i (AS/400)

RPG IV

DB2/400 and SQL

Software development life cycle

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Tools

Git

Aldon

Turnover

Job description

iqx the Technology Division of iqbusiness is seeking an experienced Senior RPG Developer to join our enterprise applications team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and supporting business applications on the IBM (AS/400) platform using RPG (including RPG IV and Free Format), CL, and DB2/400. This role is critical to ensuring the ongoing stability and modernization of our core business systems.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in RPG development on IBM i (AS/400).
• Strong knowledge of RPG IV, RPGLE, Free Format RPG, CL, and DDS.
• Proficient with DB2/400 and SQL on the IBM i platform.
• Solid understanding of the IBM i operating system and architecture.
• Experience with software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Familiarity with source control tools (e.g., Git, Aldon, Turnover).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze, design, code, test, and implement complex enhancements and new modules in RPG (ILE/RPG Free Format).
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve existing applications on the IBM i platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Business Analysts, QA, Infrastructure) to gather and understand system requirements.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership.
• Participate in system upgrades, performance tuning, and integration projects.
• 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.

Please Note:
As all iqbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification.

iqbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals