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# RPG developer

- **Company:** Ares Holdings, LLC
- **Location:** Memphis, TN, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, IBM System I, Programming Tools, IBM RPG (Programming Language), SQL Databases, RPL (Programming Language), Code Restructuring
- **Published:** July 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.nextech-solutions.com/job/1990

## About the Role

* 7+ years of RPG IV / ILE RPG development on the IBM i (AS/400) platform
 * Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills
 * Experience refactoring and modernizing legacy applications
 * Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with business and technical teams

Bonus Skills

 * Familiarity with modern AI-assisted development tools to assist in refactoring code.
 * Manufacturing, supply chain, inventory, or warehouse systems experience
 * SQL programming within RPG applications
 * Experience with TURNOVER or similar IBM i change management tools

## Description

Are you an RPG developer who enjoys modernizing legacy applications with today's AI-powered development tools?
We're looking for an experienced AS/400 RPG Developer to enhance and support a mission-critical enterprise application. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong IBM i (AS/400) development experience who is excited to leverage modern tools to improve and evolve existing applications.
What You'll Do

 * Develop, maintain, and enhance RPG IV / ILE RPG applications on the IBM i (AS/400) platform
 * Refactor existing code to improve performance, maintainability, and functionality
 * Troubleshoot production issues and deliver high-quality enhancements
 * Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and maintain technical documentation


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