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.