Job Description

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From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here

Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future.

What You'll Get to Do

We are seeking a Senior RPG Developer to provide technical leadership and hands-on development for our IBM i (AS/400) based ERP platforms. This role is focused on modernizing legacy RPG applications using contemporary development practices, structured refactoring techniques, and AI-assisted development tools. The ideal candidate brings deep RPG expertise, mentors others, and helps drive long-term platform sustainability.

Lead the design, development, and modernization of RPG ILE applications across our IBM i–based ERP platforms
Refactor legacy fixed-format RPG into free-form, modular, and service-oriented code
Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate code comprehension, refactoring workflows, and documentation
Establish, document, and champion development standards and best practices across the team
Partner with business analysts and stakeholders to translate business needs into clean, effective technical solutions
Design and support integrations, batch jobs, and ERP interfaces
Perform advanced troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and production support
Create and maintain technical documentation that makes life easier for the entire team
Mentor junior and mid-level developers sharing knowledge, building capability, and raising the bar for the team

What We Are Looking For

5+ years of RPG ILE development experience (free-form strongly preferred)
Strong experience with CL, DDS, and DB2 for i
Deep understanding of IBM i job processing and batch environments
Proven experience modernizing or refactoring legacy systems
Familiarity with Git or modern source control workflows
Exposure to or hands-on experience with AI-assisted coding tools
Strong technical leadership and mentoring abilities
Clear communicator with both technical and non-technical audiences
Analytical, detail-oriented problem solver who can balance legacy support with forward-looking modernization
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent professional experience

Nice to Have:

Experience with Infor Infinium
Background in ERP integrations, EDI, or file-based interfaces
Familiarity with web services, APIs, SQL-centric design, or service programs
Experience supporting multi-site ERP environments

We recognize that great developers come from many different paths. If you're confident you have the skills for this role, we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't check every box.

What OBE Offers You

Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed

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About Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope

At Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® (OBE), we believe the work of our employees truly matters. From apartments in New York to office buildings in Toronto, stadiums in Dallas, and universities in Atlanta, our teams contribute to the projects that shape the world where we live, work, heal, and play.

Our vision is to be the first-choice provider of value-added, glazing solutions. We are North America's leading vertically integrated manufacturer, fabricator and distributor of architectural hardware glass and glazing systems. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OBE is a world-class building products company with a significant presence in every major metropolitan statistical area in the U.S. and Canada. OBE manufactures high-performance architectural glass products and aluminum framing systems and distributes complementary branded hardware and glazing supplies.

OBE delivers products to a broad customer base of architects, glaziers, contractors, and developers serving diversified residential and commercial construction end-markets. With over 6,700 employees, we operate 85 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries.

Industry

Wholesale & Distribution

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Headquarters

Dallas, TX

Year Founded

Unknown

Website

obe.com

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