Senior RPG Developer

IQbusiness South Africa; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

IQbusiness South Africa is seeking a Senior RPG Developer for a contracted, onsite role in Sandton. The candidate will work on mission-critical banking systems, driving modernization initiatives and supporting high-performance core banking applications.

Requirements include 5+ years in RPG development, strong IBM i/AS400, DB2 and SQL skills, and the ability to work independently within agile teams. Banking/financial services experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as an RPG Developer.
• RPG III, RPG IV, RPGLE, ILE RPG.
• CL Programming.
• DB2 Database.
• IBM i / AS400 Environment.
• SQL Development.

Responsibilities

• Work on mission-critical banking systems and drive modernization initiatives.
• Develop and support high-performance core banking applications.
• Collaborate within agile delivery teams and support ongoing enhancements.
• Work onsite in Sandton and contribute to stabilizing/modernizing legacy platforms.

Skills

RPG development

RPG III

RPG IV

RPGLE

ILE RPG

CL Programming

DB2

IBM i/AS400

SQL Development

Large-scale environments

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Application support

Agile delivery

Independent work

DevOps

Source control

Tools

DevOps

Source control

Job description

A leading financial institution is looking for a highly skilled Senior RPG Developer to join its technology team. This role is contract and onsite in Sandton. This role offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical banking systems, drive modernization initiatives, and contribute to the development and support of high-performance core banking applications.

If you are a passionate Senior RPG Developer with a strong background in IBM i / AS400 development and are looking to make an impact within the banking sector, we'd love to hear from you.

Required skills and Experience

• Minimum 5+ years' experience as an RPG Developer.
• Strong expertise in:
  • RPG III, RPG IV, RPGLE, ILE RPG
  • CL Programming
  • DB2 Database
  • IBM i / AS400 Environment
  • SQL Development
• Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with application support, maintenance, and enhancements.
• Ability to work independently and within agile delivery teams.

Advantageous

• Banking, financial services, or insurance industry experience.
• Exposure to modernization projects involving legacy platforms.
• Knowledge of APIs, web services, and system integrations.
• Experience with DevOps practices and source control tools.
• Understanding of core banking systems and financial products.

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