Associate Software Engineer, RPG

Harris Computer Systems

United States

6 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience required

1 year minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

harriscomputer.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

Tech stack

Db2400 Clean Code Principles Artificial Intelligence Business Logic IBM System I Unit Testing Computer Programming Databases Relational Databases Database Queries Software Debugging Programming Tools

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Medical Software IBM RPG (Programming Language) Software Engineering SQL Databases Structured Programming Control Language

Job description

Learn IBM i application development, including RPG IV/ILE, free-format RPG, CL, Db2 for i SQL, IBM i objects, and approved development tools.
Review and trace existing RPG, SQL, CL, database, batch, and interactive application logic to understand behavior and affected areas.
Implement clearly defined, low-risk defect corrections, maintenance changes, test improvements, and small enhancements under technical guidance.
Write understandable and maintainable code, create and execute unit tests, and document changes, business rules, test evidence, and implementation considerations.
Participate in peer code reviews, Agile ceremonies, estimation discussions, demonstrations, and retrospectives.
Apply review feedback and communicate progress, risks, and blockers promptly.
Follow secure-development, data-privacy, quality, release-management, source-control, and change-control standards for regulated healthcare software.
Use approved AI-assisted tools responsibly and independently validate generated analysis, code, documentation, and tests.
Progressively assist with deployment validation and production-support activities after demonstrating readiness and receiving required access and approvals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent technical education, certification, structured training, or practical experience.
Zero to one year of professional software-development experience.
Relevant education, training, coursework, certification, or project experience may substitute for professional experience.
Foundational programming ability in at least one structured programming language.
Basic understanding of variables, logic, loops, procedures, debugging, error handling, and testing.
Basic knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts.
Ability to read existing code, trace program logic, and break a defined problem into manageable steps with guidance.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, testable, standards-aligned, and documented work.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with a cross-functional software-development team.
Willingness to ask questions, receive feedback, document learning, and continuously develop technical skills.