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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Programmer Analyst, RPG - **Company:** The Standard - **Location:** Lawrence, KS, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Db2400, Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), IBM System I, Backup Devices, Business Software, Business Systems, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Review, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Security, Data Structures, Disaster Recovery, Middleware, Embedded SQL, IBM RPG (Programming Language), IBM Websphere Application Server, IT Management, Job Scheduling, Microsoft SQL Server, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Structured Programming, Systems Integration, Web Services, Scripting, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Warehouse Management Systems, Information Technology, Vmware - **Published:** July 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b95cc6efeac24349 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in CIS, Computer Science, MIS, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. * 10+ years of application development experience, including senior-level responsibility for analysis, design, development, testing, and production support. * Strong experience with RPG IV ILE, fully free-form RPG, service programs, procedures, data structures, and modular IBM i application design. * Strong experience with DB2 for i, embedded SQL, and SQL-based data access and troubleshooting. * Experience with DDS display files, menus, subfiles, dialog-style interfaces, printer files, and externally described files. * Working knowledge of IBM i operational concepts such as job scheduling, job logs, spool files, resource monitoring, and general system health review. * Experience designing, documenting, and supporting integrations using APIs, web services, delimited files, and FTP/SFTP. * Experience creating functional and technical documentation, test plans, process flows, and implementation details for new solutions and enhancements. * MS SQL experience, including ETL-related scripting and support using Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio. * Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with technical teams, vendors, and business users. * Ability to understand the broader business context while breaking complex initiatives into detailed, executable steps. * Strong attention to detail, a high level of accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment., * Experience modernizing legacy RPG applications and improving maintainability, performance, and supportability. * Experience with CL commands or programs and general IBM i development tooling. * Experience with Java, C#, or other complementary technologies used in system integrations or middleware solutions. * Experience with Route Accounting Software (RAS), warehouse management systems (WMS), mobile business applications, or business intelligence platforms. * Experience working in distribution, logistics, warehouse, or delivery-focused business environments. ## Description The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in RPG IV ILE, fully free-form RPG, SQL, DDS, and IBM i application design. This role also requires the ability to analyze business needs, document solution designs, develop and test well structured code, and support integrations between internal systems and third-party platforms. You will work closely with IT leadership, a peer programmer, vendors, and business users to deliver reliable, scalable solutions that support core business operations. This is a part-time role, working on-site approximately 25-30 hours per week. Not remote. Responsibilities: * Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain RPG-based applications and enhancements supporting critical business operations. * Troubleshoot production issues, analyze root causes, and deliver reliable fixes supported by thorough testing and clear documentation. * Partner with IT leadership, a peer programmer, vendors, and business users to gather requirements, define solutions, and deliver projects from design through deployment. * Develop technical documentation including scope, functional specifications, technical designs, process flows, object models, and testing plans. * Support and improve integrations between IBM i applications and external systems using APIs, web services, delimited files, and FTP/SFTP-based exchanges. * Work across application and infrastructure teams to support upgrades, vendor led changes, testing cycles, and deployment planning. * Analyze current business processes and recommend improvements that increase efficiency, maintainability, and user experience. * Participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing, documentation, and cross-coverage for business-critical systems. * Protect company, customer, and personnel information by maintaining strict confidentiality and following established security practices. * Provide occasional after-hours support for critical business issues as needed; weekend support is not typically required. Technical environment and platforms you will work with: * RAS/ERP running on an IBM Power10 environment, with RPG IV ILE development using free-form RPG, structured programming, and SQL. * Mirrored production and high-availability environments supported through geographically separate infrastructure, using iTera Mirroring. * Warehouse mobile devices integrated with ERP for warehouse management processes. * Windows-based middleware and Java-powered integration services used to move and transform data between business systems. * IBM web services that expose RPG service programs to online ordering and other connected platforms. * Mobile sales and delivery applications integrated with the ERP platform to support field operations. * Collaboration with infrastructure teams supporting VMware, disaster recovery, and backup/recovery platforms. ## Related Videos - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [JavaScript? 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