RPG Developer

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer – RPG

Duration: 24 Months

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled
Senior Software Engineer – RPG
with in-depth expertise in
Card Management Systems (CMS)
and a strong foundation in
microservices architecture
. This role will support and enhance mission-critical card processing platforms on
IBM i (AS/400)
while contributing to modernization initiatives and cloud-native integrations. The ideal candidate will lead strategic development projects, ensure system reliability, and play a pivotal role in transitioning legacy systems toward modern architectures in a regulated financial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using
  RPG IV / ILE RPG
  on the IBM i (AS/400) platform.
• Enhance and support CMS functionalities including card issuance, authorization, settlement, and full lifecycle management.
• Lead the design and implementation of microservices (preferably in
  Java/Spring Boot
  ) to interface with legacy systems and third-party integrations.
• Provide technical leadership for system integration across legacy and modern architectures.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues across multiple systems in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to the legacy modernization roadmap, including code refactoring, platform migration, and integration strategies.
• Ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to security and compliance standards (e.g.,
  PCI-DSS
  ).
• Mentor junior engineers, lead peer code reviews, and facilitate technical design discussions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation to ensure system maintainability and effective knowledge transfer.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum
  6 years
  of hands-on experience with
  RPG IV/ILE RPG
  development on the IBM i (AS/400) platform.
• Strong experience with
  Card Management Systems
  (e.g., FSS CMS, VisionPLUS, TSYS, or in-house platforms).
• Proficient in building microservices using
  Java, Spring Boot
  , or equivalent modern frameworks.
• Solid understanding of card transaction flows,
  ISO 8583
  messaging, and integration with payment switches.
• Strong experience with relational databases such as
  DB2, PostgreSQL, or Oracle
  .
• Familiarity with tools such as
  Git, JIRA, Jenkins
  , and other modern development toolchains.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills in high-availability, mission-critical environments.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with
  containerization
  and
  orchestration
  tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Exposure to
  cloud platforms
  like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Familiarity with middleware technologies, message brokers (
  Kafka, IBM MQ
  ), and API Gateways.
• Understanding of compliance standards such as
  PCI-DSS
  and secure coding practices.
• Prior experience in the
  banking, payments, or fintech
  industry.