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Freelance Remote As400 Rpg Programmer Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Consulting/freelance is not your bag. You prefer to maintain and improve the products you've built rather than hand them off and move on. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, remote, W2 position ...

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance remote as400 rpg programmer in Chicago, IL is $96,181.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,000.00 and $110,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Remote As400 Rpg Programmer vs Freelance Remote Cobol Developer?

AspectFreelance Remote As400 Rpg ProgrammerFreelance Remote Cobol Developer
Required CredentialsAS400, RPG certifications, programming experienceCobol certifications, programming experience
Work EnvironmentRemote, client sites, legacy system maintenanceRemote, client sites, legacy system maintenance
Industry UsageBanking, insurance, manufacturingBanking, government, finance
Search & Comparison IntentSimilar legacy system programming rolesSimilar legacy system programming roles

Both Freelance Remote As400 Rpg Programmers and Freelance Remote Cobol Developers work remotely on legacy systems in industries like banking and finance. While their programming languages differ, their work environments, certifications, and industry usage overlap significantly, making them common comparison points for clients seeking legacy system expertise.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Remote As400 Rpg Programmer job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,181 per year, or $46.2 per hour.

iSeries Developer

Preferred Risk Insurance Services

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

$90K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

We are seeking the ideal candidate for our iSeries Developer opening for our growing insurance company.

This position will perform development, analysis, and maintenance activities on several key corporate applications. The ideal candidate will be an experienced RPG developer to help evolve and upgrade critical applications on our iSeries (AS/400) platform. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with stable systems while driving modernization initiatives with SQL, API and web service integrations, Visual Studio Code, and AI assisted development.

This candidate must be motivated and a self-starter who is able to work independently as well as within a team.


DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Enhance and support core business applications in RPG IV/ILE and Free form
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements, creating functional specifications for applications
  • Conduct code reviews, perform unit testing, and coordinate with IT team members on development and QA tasks
  • Create technical design documentation for assigned projects
  • Implement and maintain development standards and deployment processes and procedures
  • Contribute to modernization efforts using SQL, APIs/web services, and AI (i.e., ChatGPT, Claude)
  • Assist with IT Help Desk tickets for production issues with business users and IT team as needed for timely resolution
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing applications to ensure optimal performance and reliability

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

  • Proven experience in full lifecycle delivery of complex systems, including requirements gathering, design, build, test, and deployment
  • Strong knowledge of relevant development environments, protocols, and programming languages associated with the iSeries, including RPG IV/ILE and RPG Free, SQL including imbedded SQL in RPG, CL
  • Experience with Visual Studio Code with IBM i related extensions a plus.
  • Understanding of Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance principles and practices
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field preferred
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with stakeholders and IT team

Preferred Risk Insurance Services provides a competitive benefits package to all full- time employees. Following are some of the perks Preferred Risk employees receive:

  • Competitive Salaries
  • Commitment to your Training & Development
  • Medical and Dental and Vision Reimbursement
  • Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Telemedicine Benefit
  • 401k with a generous company match
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Wellness Program
  • Fun company sponsored events
  • And so much more!

Estimated Compensation Range: $90,000/year-$120,000/year*

*Published ranges are estimates. Offered compensation will be based on experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location. In addition, starting salary may vary by position depending on whether the position is in-office, hybrid or remote.


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