AS/400 RPG Programmer
Posted 1 week ago by The Intersect Group
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote
Summary: We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in IBM i and RPG development to enhance core Warehouse Management and Supply Chain applications. This role is crucial for maintaining high availability in production environments for major retail operations. The successful candidate will work within a skilled team to manage enhancements, resolve production issues, and support integrations. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on systems that drive daily revenue operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and enhance IBM i RPG applications supporting WMS and supply chain workflows
- Modify and extend business logic related to inventory, fulfillment, distribution, and store operations
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues within live production environments
- Run, debug, and support batch processing including overnight inventory synchronization
- Support integrations between legacy WMS and broader retail systems such as POS and ERP platforms
- Partner with project managers and technical teams to gather requirements and deliver updates
- Adapt to shifting priorities across multiple customer engagements
- Optional participation in discussions around next generation architecture and modernization efforts
Key Skills:
- 7 plus years of RPG development experience on IBM i, AS400, or iSeries platforms
- Strong knowledge of WMS and enterprise supply chain systems
- Experience supporting retail operations including store, warehouse, and distribution workflows
- Hands on experience with DB2 for i, embedded SQL, CL, and related IBM i technologies
- Ability to operate independently in a small technical team with minimal documentation
- Strong problem solving abilities in high volume production environments
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to stay flexible and responsive in a fast paced, customer focused environment
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Company Overview
At The Intersect Group, we partner with an established leader in the retail and supply chain technology space. The organization is dedicated to supporting mission critical operational platforms that power large enterprise retail environments across the country. With a strong commitment to stability, reliability, and service excellence, the company continues to invest in modernizing its technology stack while maintaining the legacy systems that keep customers running efficiently. This is an opportunity to join a team that values problem solvers, collaboration, and technical craftsmanship.
Role Summary
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in IBM i and RPG development to support and enhance core Warehouse Management and Supply Chain applications. This role plays a critical part in maintaining high availability across production environments used by major retail operations. You will work directly within a small, highly skilled team to manage enhancements, resolve production issues, and support integrations that keep retail and distribution workflows running smoothly. This position offers the chance to make an immediate impact on systems that drive day to day revenue operations.
In this role, you will maintain and enhance legacy RPG applications, support live production environments, and work closely with cross functional teams to deliver solutions. You will troubleshoot issues, run and debug batch processing, and ensure data flows effectively across connected retail systems. Candidates will thrive if they enjoy independent work, complex problem solving, and navigating legacy platforms.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop, maintain, and enhance IBM i RPG applications supporting WMS and supply chain workflows
• Modify and extend business logic related to inventory, fulfillment, distribution, and store operations
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues within live production environments
• Run, debug, and support batch processing including overnight inventory synchronization
• Support integrations between legacy WMS and broader retail systems such as POS and ERP platforms
• Partner with project managers and technical teams to gather requirements and deliver updates
• Adapt to shifting priorities across multiple customer engagements
• Optional participation in discussions around next generation architecture and modernization efforts
Key Requirements
• 7 plus years of RPG development experience on IBM i, AS400, or iSeries platforms
• Strong knowledge of WMS and enterprise supply chain systems
• Experience supporting retail operations including store, warehouse, and distribution workflows
• Hands on experience with DB2 for i, embedded SQL, CL, and related IBM i technologies
• Ability to operate independently in a small technical team with minimal documentation
• Strong problem solving abilities in high volume production environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to stay flexible and responsive in a fast paced, customer focused environment
Call to Action
If you are a skilled IBM i RPG developer seeking a long term opportunity supporting mission critical retail and supply chain systems, we want to hear from you. Apply today by sending your resume and contact information to our team at The Intersect Group.