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We have an opening for RPG Programmer with one of our Business Partner

Position: RPG Programmer

Location:
New Jersey

Duration:
Long Term Contract

Job Description:

RPG programmers are software developers who work with RPG (Report Program Generator), a programming language created by IBM and most commonly used on IBM i (formerly AS/400) systems.

What RPG programmers do

RPG programmers typically work in organizations that run large, long‑standing business systems
, especially in industries like banking, insurance, manufacturing, retail, and logistics. Their work usually includes:

• Developing and maintaining core business applications such as payroll, inventory, billing, and finance systems
• Writing programs that interact heavily with DB2 databases
• Supporting and modernizing legacy systems that are critical to day‑to‑day operations
• Integrating IBM i systems with newer technologies (web services, APIs, Java, .NET, etc.)

Common types of RPG

RPG has evolved over time, so RPG programmers may work with different versions:

• RPG IV (RPGLE) – modern version with free‑format syntax
• Free‑format RPG – looks more like modern languages (Java,
  
  C), easier to maintain

Many enterprise systems still run a mix of old and modern RPG code, which is why RPG skills remain valuable.

Tools and environment

RPG programmers often work with:

• DB2 for i
• Green‑screen terminals and modern IDEs like IBM Rational Developer for i
• Change management tools and batch processing jobs

Why RPG programmers are still in demand

• Many companies run mission‑critical systems written decades ago in RPG
• Rewriting these systems is risky and expensive
• Experienced RPG programmers are relatively hard to find
• RPG developers often play a key role in system modernization projects