Senior RPG Developer - IBM i Modernization Lead

+Onex; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading IT service provider is seeking an experienced Senior RPG Developer in Gauteng to join their enterprise applications team. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining critical business applications on the IBM i platform. Ideal candidates should have over 7 years of RPG development experience and be proficient in RPG IV and SQL. The position is contract-based, suitable for someone with strong problem-solving skills who can work independently and mentor junior developers.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in RPG development on IBM i.
• Strong knowledge of RPG IV, RPGLE, Free Format RPG, CL.
• Solid understanding of the IBM i operating system and architecture.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, code, test, and implement complex enhancements in RPG.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve existing applications.
• Document technical specifications and system changes.

Skills

RPG development

SQL on IBM i platform

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Problem-solving skills

Source control tools (e.g., Git)

Tools

IBM i

RPG IV

RPGLE

Free Format RPG

CL

Job description

A leading IT service provider is seeking an experienced Senior RPG Developer in Gauteng to join their enterprise applications team. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining critical business applications on the IBM i platform. Ideal candidates should have over 7 years of RPG development experience and be proficient in RPG IV and SQL. The position is contract-based, suitable for someone with strong problem-solving skills who can work independently and mentor junior developers.