Senior AS400 / RPG Developer (Banking Client)

For one of our banking clients, we are looking for a Senior AS400 / RPG Developer to support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of business-critical applications running on IBM i (AS400). The role focuses on ensuring the stability, security, and performance of core banking systems in a highly regulated environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with the clients business and technical teams to deliver reliable and compliant banking solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance core banking applications using RPG (ILE RPG) on IBM i (AS400)

  Support critical banking processes such as account management, transactions, payments, and reporting

  Analyze functional and regulatory requirements provided by the client and translate them into technical solutions

  Maintain and optimize legacy systems with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and data integrity

  Investigate and resolve production issues, including root cause analysis

  Ensure compliance with banking regulations, security standards, and audit requirements

  Prepare and maintain technical documentation in line with client standards

  Participate in code reviews and knowledge-sharing activities

  Collaborate with client stakeholders, business analysts, QA, and infrastructure teams

  Contribute to system integration and modernization initiatives when required

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience as an AS400 / RPG Developer

  Strong hands-on experience with RPG (ILE RPG)

  Solid knowledge of IBM i / AS400 environments

  Experience with CL (Control Language)

  Strong knowledge of DB2 for i and SQL

  Experience working with batch and online processing systems

  Understanding of transaction-based systems and data consistency concepts

  Experience working in regulated environments, preferably banking or financial services

  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with client teams

  English proficiency – intermediate to advanced level

Nice to Have

• Prior experience on core banking systems

  Exposure to system modernization or migration initiatives

  Experience with integrations, web services, or APIs

  Familiarity with release management and version control tools

  Experience working in distributed or client-facing delivery models