Senior RPG Engineer

Zellis

  • Sheffield
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
About the roleAs an RPG Developer, you will work as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced technology environment, delivering, enhancing, and maintaining mission-critical applications on the IBM i (AS/400) platform. You will take ownership of the full development lifecycle, producing efficient, high-quality code in RPG (RPG IV, RPG Free, ILE) and CLP/CLLE, ensuring solutions are robust, secure, and aligned with business goals.This role is key to delivering the long-term strategy of the RPG Engineering function, which is driving the business through a period of transformation and growth. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring developments are delivered on time, meet user needs, and adhere to best practices.Key Responsibilities
  • Work closely with the wider Engineering team to deliver projects, enhancements, and support activities.
  • Analyze, design, develop, test, and maintain IBM i applications using RPG IV, RPG Free, ILE, SQLRPGLE, and CL/CLLE.
  • Write efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code.
  • Troubleshoot and debug programs, identifying and resolving issues in a timely manner.
  • Translate business and user requirements into functional and technical designs.
  • Participate in code reviews, quality checks, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Utilize embedded SQL and DB2/400 database design techniques to optimize performance.
  • Fully leverage digital tools and change management systems to deliver the product roadmap.
  • Serve as the technical liaison for customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to create and execute test strategies and implementation plans.
  • Investigate new IBMi technologies and provide recommendations for system improvements.
Skills & experience
  • Strong IBM iSeries / AS/400 / IBM i experience.
  • Proficiency in RPG IV, RPG Free, RPG ILE, SQLRPGLE, CL, and CLLE.
  • Skilled in using embedded SQL within RPG.
  • Solid understanding of DB2/400 database design and DDS.
  • Experience in system troubleshooting, debugging, and performance tuning.
  • Familiarity with change management tools (e.g., TurnOver, Aldon).
  • Awareness of compliance, security, and data governance standards.
Desirable Skills
  • Rocket Deployment
  • C++, C# Experience.
  • Knowledge of APIs (REST/SOAP) on IBMi.
  • Previous experience with payroll or ERP applications.
  • Experience with RDi (Rational Developer for i) and ACS (Access Client Solutions).
  • Exposure to CI/CD and DevOps practices on IBMi.
About You
  • Technically minded, with a strong grasp of delivering excellent customer experiences through technology.
  • Able to work independently, balancing day-to-day support with project delivery.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Able to work under pressure, demonstrate initiative, and learn quickly.
  • Comfortable working on multiple initiatives concurrently.
Benefits & culturePart of the Zellis Group, Moorepay is a team of over 500 friendly professionals across four offices in Swinton (Manchester), Sheffield, Birmingham and Kochi (India). We’re passionate about making Moorepay a fantastic place to work for every single one of our colleagues. The average length of service at Moorepay is 12 years, which speaks for itself!To help make Moorepay such a great place to work, we focus on three things in our company culture: mental health support, maintaining a healthy work/life balance, and equal opportunities and inclusion for all.Here’s what you’ll gain if you join our team:
  • A career packed with opportunity, in a stable and growing company.
  • A comprehensive programme of learning and development.
  • Competitive base salary.
  • 25 days annual leave, with the opportunity to buy more. You’ll even get your birthday off as well!
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Life assurance 4x salary.
  • Enhanced pension with up to 8.5% employer contributions.
  • A huge range of additional flexible benefits across financial & personal wellbeing, lifestyle & leisure.

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