Senior RPG Programmer-Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Provide expert advice and collaborate with clients to address application-related issues, comprehend their business requirements, and offer solutions throughout the entire project lifecycle.

• Analyze, design, program, and test IBM i applications utilizing all versions of RPG and SQL.

• Ensure application integrity by conducting unit, integration, validation ("smoke tests"), and other testing phases.

• Convert system architecture into clear and comprehensible documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Offer direction to a small technical team as necessary.

• Perform code reviews for changes in database and application logic.

• Assist clients in modernizing their legacy applications into scalable ILE solutions.

• Oversee the analysis, design, development, and maintenance of mission-critical IBM i applications.

• Work autonomously while also collaborating with a dedicated team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive, proven experience with the IBM i platform (iSeries / AS/400).

• Mastery of various forms of RPG, especially RPGLE, including fully free-form syntax and embedded SQL.

• Advanced skills in DB2 application programming and database design.

• Strong knowledge of modules, service programs, and binding directories.

• Familiarity with structured deployment and version control processes.

• Understanding of business operations in sectors such as distribution, manufacturing, finance, or insurance.

• Capability to articulate technical concepts to business stakeholders and developers.

• Experience with major IBM i ERP systems is beneficial.

• Experience with RDi or other Eclipse-based development environments is a plus.

• Familiarity with Git or SVN in an IBM i environment is advantageous.

• Experience with impact analysis tools is a plus.

• Experience integrating with APIs, JSON, XML, and tools such as GoAnywhere is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• True flexibility to work remotely.

• Ability to work from anywhere within North America.

• Values-driven culture.

• Diverse and inclusive work environment.

• Equal access to employment opportunities.