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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking an RPG/AS400 Developer in Minneapolis, MN.
Summary:
This role will provide continuity for a business-critical application that supports authorization, business data management, transaction processing, and settlement operations. The ideal candidate will bring deep RPGLE, CL, IBM i, SQL, and production support experience, along with the ability to partner across business and technology teams to sustain current operations while supporting modernization efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide production support and on-call coverage for Voyager Plus (OTR) applications
* Support and enhance authorization, business data management, and settlement system capabilities
* Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve application defects, production issues, batch/process failures, data issues, and integration concerns
* Develop, test, debug, and maintain clean, efficient, and reliable RPGLE, CL, and SQL-based solutions
* Support MQ connectivity, file transfers, certificate-related issues, deployment readiness, and environment stability
* Lead or support project delivery from requirements through implementation, including estimation, design, development, testing, deployment, and post-production support
* Partner with business stakeholders, technology teams, and cross-functional partners to define requirements and deliver reliable solutions
* Ensure software changes meet quality, functionality, security, compliance, and operational standards
* Support CI/CD, GitLab, and ARCAD-based change management practices to improve release consistency, traceability, and deployment quality
* Maintain documentation, support procedures, and operational knowledge needed for long-term platform sustainability
* Share application, platform, and business process knowledge with the team to reduce support risk and improve resiliency
REQUIREMENTS:
* 10+ years of hands-on experience programming in RPGLE/Free Format RPG
* 10+ years of experience with CL programming on IBM i/AS400 platforms
* Strong experience with screen and subfile development
* Hands-on experience using IBM Rational Developer for i (RDi)
* Experience supporting production applications in a business-critical environment
* Experience using ARCAD change management software integrated with GitLab
* Strong working knowledge of embedded SQL within RPGLE applications
* Working knowledge of GitLab for source control, branching, merge requests, and deployment workflows
* Knowledge of Connect: Direct file transfer processes and operational support
* Understanding of digital certificates and secure application connectivity
* Ability to analyze authorization, business data management, settlement, batch, and integration processes
Preferred Skills:
* Experience supporting modernization efforts involving legacy IBM i/AS400 applications and modern platforms
* Experience with CI/CD automation practices for legacy and modernized application delivery
* Experience working in environments with high transaction volume, settlement accuracy, and operational reliability requirements
* Understanding of Redis-based caching patterns or data synchronization processes
* Familiarity with disaster recovery exercises, outage recovery, and production resiliency practices
* Ability to mentor junior engineers and support knowledge transfer across the team
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
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