AS/400 & RPG Developer

New Era Technology is a global technology solutions provider with 4,500 employees and offices around the world. New Era offers Cloud, Managed, Professional, and Security services, and delivers Collaboration, Data Networking, Digital Transformation, and Physical & Life Safety solutions to more than 14,500 customers worldwide. We are looking for team members to contribute to and deliver our mission: “To deliver and support technology solutions that securely connect people, places, and information.” New Era Technology is a community of like-minded, like-hearted people who share the same vision and values.

Job Title: AS400 RPG Developer

Job Summary

The AS400 RPG Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining RPG-based applications on the IBM iSeries/AS400 platform. The role requires close collaboration with business analysts, stakeholders, and IT team members to deliver efficient solutions for enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities

Application Development:

Design, develop, and enhance software applications using RPG (RPGLE, RPG IV, Free Format RPG) on the AS400/iSeries platform.

Write, debug, and modify programs to meet business requirements and specifications.

Maintenance & Support:

Provide ongoing support for existing RPG applications, troubleshoot issues, and resolve defects promptly.

Analyze existing code and optimize performance for better system efficiency.

Collaboration:

Work closely with business users, analysts, and cross-functional teams to understand business requirements.

Provide technical guidance and collaborate on project designs and implementation.

Documentation:

Prepare clear technical documentation, including program specifications, testing plans, and user instructions.

Maintain up-to-date system documentation for new and modified applications.

Testing:

Conduct unit testing, system testing, and assist users with user acceptance testing (UAT).

Ensure quality assurance in all development tasks to deliver reliable solutions.

System Integration:

Integrate RPG applications with other systems, databases, and technologies as needed.

Collaborate on modernization initiatives to improve legacy systems.

Skills and Qualifications

Technical Skills:

Strong proficiency in RPG IV, RPGLE, CLLE, SQL, DB2 on IBM iSeries (AS400).

Experience with Free-Format RPG and knowledge of legacy RPG/400.

Proficiency in Query/400, SQL scripts, and debugging tools like STRDBG.

Hands-on experience with tools like Turnover, Aldon, or other version control systems.

Experience:

3–8 years of experience as an RPG Developer on AS400/iSeries.

Experience with enterprise systems in industries such as manufacturing, logistics, finance, or healthcare is preferred.

Preferred Skills

Experience with modernization of AS400 systems, integrating with web-based applications or APIs.

Exposure to tools like ILE concepts, SQLRPGLE, or service programs.

Familiarity with other programming languages such as Java, .NET, or web technologies.

Knowledge of ERP systems running on AS400 (e.g., JD Edwards, MAPICS, or BPCS).

EEO/AA Statement

New Era Technology provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

In addition to federal law requirements, New Era Technology complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.