Senior RPG Developer
Paracon · Braamfontein, Gauteng · R Undisclosed
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Start free — we apply for you →Join a dynamic technology team and play a key role in developing, enhancing, and supporting enterprise applications on the IBM i (AS400) platform. We are seeking an experienced Senior RPG Developer with strong IBM i (AS400) expertise to provide technical leadership, deliver high-quality software solutions, and support mission-critical business applications within a complex enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Solution Delivery
- Evaluate business requirements and determine operational feasibility of proposed solutions.
- Provide technical guidance and leadership within development teams.
- Ensure solutions adhere to development standards, security requirements, and best practices.
- Conduct system analysis and recommend improvements to applications, processes, and procedures.
- Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Participate in architecture discussions and solution design initiatives.
Software Development & Support
• Design, develop, test, maintain, and support enterprise applications on the IBM i (AS400) platform. • Develop and maintain solutions using • RPG • RPGLE • SQLRPGLE • COBOL/400 • Synon (Cool 2E) • Design, optimize, and maintain DB2/400 database solutions. • Perform root cause analysis and resolve complex production issues. • Support change management, release management, and incident resolution activities. • Ensure delivery of secure, scalable, and maintainable software solutions. Required Technical Skills
- IBM i (AS400)
- OS/400
- RPG / RPGLE
- SQLRPGLE
- COBOL/400
- Synon (Cool 2E)
- DB2/400
- SQL/400
- Functional Testing
- Manual Testing
- SDLC Methodologies
- Change Management
- Release Management
- Production Support
- Incident Management
- Root Cause Analysis
Experience & Qualifications
• Minimum 5+ years' experience as an RPG Developer, AS400 Developer, or AS400 Technical Analyst. • Strong hands-on experience with RPG, RPGLE, SQLRPGLE, COBOL/400, Synon (Cool 2E), DB2/400, and SQL/400. • Proven experience working within enterprise-scale production environments. • Bachelor's Degree in: • Computer Science • Information Technology • Information Systems • Software Engineering • Related Technology Discipline Key Competencies
- Systems Analysis
- Application Development
- Technical Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- Problem Solving
- Analytical Thinking
- Communication Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
Desired Skills
- RPG Developer
- AS400 Developer
- AS400 Technical Analyst
- COBOL/400