Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: IBM i (AS/400 / iSeries) Developer

Tier : 2

Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced IBM i (AS/400 / iSeries) Developer to join our development team. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with COBOL/400, RPGLE, CLLE, CBLLE, DB2/400 (DB2400), SQLRPGLE, SQLCBLLE, triggers, stored procedures, and development tools such as RDi. You will work in an Agile/Scrum environment, write unit tests, and use version control to deliver reliable enhancements and new functionality for mission-critical business applications.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain IBM i applications using COBOL/400 (CBLLE), RPGLE, and CLLE.

Implement and optimize DB2 for i (DB2400) programs, including SQLRPGLE and SQL in COBOL (SQLCBLLE).

Create, maintain, and troubleshoot triggers, stored procedures, and database objects.

Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (sprints, sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, demos).

Write unit tests and support automated or manual testing efforts to ensure code quality.

Use Rational Developer for i (RDi) for development, debugging, and code reviews.

Follow version control processes (Git, SVN, or other agreed systems), manage branches, and perform code merges.

Analyze requirements, estimate tasks, and produce technical design documents.

Support production troubleshooting, debug issues, and provide timely fixes.

Mentor junior developers and share best practices for IBM i development and database design.

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of hands-on experience developing on IBM i (AS/400, iSeries).

Strong proficiency in COBOL/400 (CBLLE) and RPGLE (including free-form RPG).

Solid experience with CL (CLLE) programming and job control on IBM i.

Experience with DB2 for i (DB2400), writing efficient SQL queries, SQLRPGLE, and SQLCBLLE.

Hands-on experience creating and maintaining triggers and stored procedures.

Familiarity with Rational Developer for i (RDi) or similar IDEs.

Practical experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.

Experience with unit testing frameworks or practices for IBM i code.

Proficient with version control systems (Git preferred) and branching/merging workflows.

Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and good communication skills.

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