Senior RPG Developer

Cigna; Jeffreys Bay; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A health advocacy organization in Jeffreys Bay is seeking a skilled Senior RPG Application Developer to join their Technology team. This role involves managing the full software development lifecycle and requires expertise in RPG IV and ILE development. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, technical leadership, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Fluent English and Spanish are essential for this position, which includes responsibilities from application design to performance optimization.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in RPGLE development, RPG400, RPGIV, Free RPG.
• Self-starter demonstrating attention to detail and strong planning skills.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using RPG IV and related technologies.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Provide technical leadership for project planning and execution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet business goals.
• Optimize application performance and ensure reliability.

Skills

RPG IV

ILE development

Software Lifecycle Delivery Cycle

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Collaboration

Technical leadership

Agile framework experience

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

JIRA

iSeries Journaling

ProfoundUI

Modernisation tooling - X-Analysis

Job description

Role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior RPG Application Developer to join our Technology team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in RPG IV and ILE development, with expertise in managing full lifecycle software development projects. This role requires a strategic thinker who can collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and lead RPG-based applications from conception to implementation.

Profile & Essential Experience

The candidate should have strong design, analytical and investigative skills, and a solid understanding of software change management. The candidate should also have experience of working on multiple concurrent initiatives and be an excellent team player.

The candidate should be a self-starter and demonstrate attention to detail via thorough planning, communication and execution. In this position, we are looking for an adaptable and dynamic individual with strong technical ability, problem solving, excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using RPG IV, RPG Free, CL, SQL, and other IBM i technologies.
• Analyse business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance in the planning, design, and execution of projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver solutions that meet business goals.
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure reliability and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and service records.
• Stay current with technology advancements and software development best practices.

Summary of candidate attributes:-

• Proven track record and highly skilled in RPGLE development, RPG400, RPGIV, Free RPG, etc
• Strong Analysis and technical design skills
• Proven knowledge of the full Software Lifecycle Delivery Cycle

• Strong stakeholder relationship and communication skills
• Understanding of delivering Business & IT Programmes in an agile framework
• Significant experience of designing complex solutions
• Strong analytical and investigation skills
• Solid understanding of software change management
• Fluent in English & Spanish

Experience in the following areas would prove beneficial:

• Aldon software change management
• iSeries Journaling
• ProfoundUI
• Modernisation tooling - X-Analysis or similar
• JIRA

About Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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