Base pay range
Systems Developer (RPG) – Permanent – Up to £70,000 – Manchester, Hybrid
We’re looking for an experienced RPG Systems Developer to join a tech-led business delivering long-term transformation of its core systems. This is a hands-on, hybrid role offering full lifecycle ownership and the chance to influence modernisation across critical IBM i applications.
You’ll be joining a well-established enterprise with a significant IBM midrange estate. The engineering team plays a central role in developing and supporting business systems that underpin operations, with a roadmap focused on long-term performance, stability and future readiness.
What you’ll be doing
* Enhancing and supporting applications on IBM i using modern RPG
* Developing new functionality in RPG Free, SQLRPGLE and CL
* Collaborating with engineers and analysts to refine requirements and deliver robust solutions
* Troubleshooting, debugging and optimising existing systems
* Supporting structured change and release processes
What you’ll need
* Strong experience on IBM i, iSeries or AS/400 platforms
* Proficiency in RPG IV, Free Format RPG, ILE and embedded SQL
* Confident working with DB2 and CL/CLLE
* Ability to resolve complex technical issues independently
* Familiar with code management and deployment tooling
* Knowledge of APIs or web services on IBM i
* Experience with RDi, ACS or CI/CD environments
* Background in enterprise software, finance or ERP systems
* Any experience with C# would be useful too
If you’re an RPG Systems Developer ready to work on meaningful systems in a forward-thinking team, apply today.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology and Engineering
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