Remote Rpg Programmer Jobs in Evanston, IL (NOW HIRING)

Description

Our client is seeking a senior AS400 / iSeries RPG Tech Lead to support a legacy item platform while the organization transitions to a new PIM system. This individual will act as the onshore lead for an offshore team and play a critical role in bridging legacy systems with modern architecture.

Responsibilities include:

- Supporting and enhancing a legacy AS400-based item management system with a .NET front end

- Acting as the primary onshore contact for technical and functional questions

- Performing hands-on coding, debugging, and analysis within RPG and mainframe systems

- Partnering with product, engineering, and integration teams during PIM implementation

- Supporting data migration, attribute mapping, and system integration efforts

- Helping transition legacy features to read-only while enabling new functionality in the PIM

- Collaborating with offshore developers and guiding implementation work

- Supporting integration patterns (APIs, events, SFTP) between systems

Skills

C#, rpg, Sql, as400

Top Skills Details

C#,rpg,Sql,as400

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- C# / .NET (for front-end interactions)

- SOAP APIs / integration experience

- Retail industry experience (SKU, product/item systems)

- Experience with modernization / PIM implementations

- Event-based integrations or SFTP knowledge

Experience Level

Expert Level

This is a Contract position based out of Northbrook, IL.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.