Senior RPG Developer

African Ambition; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent client in the insurance sector seeks a Senior RPG Developer for a full-time position in Fourways, Johannesburg. The role encompasses leading application development, troubleshooting software issues, and mentoring junior programmers. Candidates should have a strong background in RPG systems development with at least five years of experience and recognized qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in systems development (RPG mandatory).
• 5+ years’ experience with relevant programming languages or technologies (Azure preferred).
• Technical and leadership skills preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of applications based on user requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects.
• Mentor team members and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Tech Savvy

Manage Complexity

Accountability

Action Oriented

Build Networks

Education

Recognized software development certification, diploma, or degree

Job description

Our client in the insurance sector is seeking a Senior RPG Developer for a full-time position based in Fourways, Johannesburg. The role offers a basic salary of R70 000 pm + benefits.

Job Purpose:

The Senior Developer will develop, create, and modify application software and utility programs, analyze user needs, design software solutions, and contribute to system architecture. The role may involve working independently, leading development efforts, and supervising junior programmers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead development of applications based on user requirements.
• Improve existing business systems and processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects.
• Conduct testing to diagnose and fix performance issues.
• Implement information security measures.
• Build technical knowledge through training and self-learning.
• Mentor team members.
• Ensure compliance with policies and standards.
• Contribute to software roadmap and prioritize work.
• Deliver quality customer service and identify growth opportunities.
• Build relationships across teams and networks.
• Maintain resilience and adapt to changing priorities.
• Communicate persuasively to support initiatives.
• Modify software for errors, hardware adaptation, or performance.
• Develop testing and validation procedures.
• Oversee software development and documentation.
• Consult with stakeholders on projects.

Minimum Requirements:

• Recognized software development certification, diploma, or degree (Essential)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in systems development (RPG mandatory)
• 5+ years’ experience with relevant programming languages or technologies (Azure experience advantageous)
• Technical and leadership skills preferred but not mandatory
• Tech Savvy, Manage Complexity, Accountability, Action Oriented, Build Networks

Interested candidates should send their CV or visit the provided link to create a job alert for this position.