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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IBM i Developer - **Company:** Grimco, Inc. - **Location:** Saint Louis, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $12,480.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Db2400, PHP (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, IBM System I, JIRA, Batch Processing, Code Review, Databases, Data Retrieval, Data Structures, Software Debugging, File Systems, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Embedded SQL, IBM RPG (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Open Source Technology, Program Design Languages, SQL Databases, RPL (Programming Language), File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Software Security - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/65ea0e56-a54c-420d-9320-00740aa5df8e ## About the Role * 3-5 years of development experience on IBM i (AS/400 / iSeries / Power Systems). * Demonstrated proficiency in fully free-format RPG IV. * Strong understanding of ILE concepts: modules, service programs, binding directories, and activation groups. * Embedded SQL and DB2 for i - SQL-based I/O is the standard here, not the exception. * CL / CLLE for job control and batch processing. * Familiarity with prototype keywords, data structures, and modern procedure-based program design. * Ability to read, understand, and modernize legacy fixed-format code when needed - without writing new fixed-format code. * Experience with RDi or VS Code + Code4i extension for development. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with EDI or data interchange - X12 transaction sets, flat file processing, FTP automation. * Background in distribution, inventory, or order management systems. * Exposure to open-source tooling on IBM i (Node.js, PHP, Python via PASE). * COMMON Certified Application Developer - ILE RPG on IBM i, or active pursuit of it. * Familiarity with Jira and Agile / project-based development workflows. * Security-minded with awareness of current IBM i and application security best practices. ## Description * Develop new business applications and maintain existing ones using fully free-format ILE RPG (RPGLE / SQLRPGLE) and CL. * Write efficient embedded SQL against a DB2 database to support data retrieval, processing, and reporting. * Build and maintain modular ILE objects - modules, service programs, and binding directories. * Collaborate with project managers, QA, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into clean, well-documented code. * Participate in code reviews, debugging, root cause analysis, and production support. * Work within a structured development workflow using Jira and contribute to deployment processes. * Integrate with external systems and data interchange processes as needed. * Stay current with RPG modernization trends, including open-source tooling and API and modern interface integration. 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