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# TELECOMMUTE Remote RPG Developer (Legacy Systems Modernization)

- **Company:** SR Talent Solution Inc
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), IBM System I, Databases, Data Migration, Data Structures, IBM DB2, IBM RPG (Programming Language), Systems Analysis, Data Streaming, Systems Integration
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/719c3ca9-0077-46d1-9be5-b9be570ec440

## About the Role

* Strong experience developing and supporting applications using RPG III, RPG IV, and/or RPG ILE.
 * Hands-on experience working in IBM iSeries (AS/400) environments.
 * Solid understanding of DB2 databases.
 * Experience analyzing, researching, and documenting legacy applications and business processes.
 * Ability to translate technical findings into clear, well-structured documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.
 * Strong communication, analytical, and collaboration skills.
 * Experience working directly with business stakeholders to gather requirements and understand operational workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience within retail or other high-volume transaction-based environments.
 * Understanding of application modernization initiatives and legacy-to-modern platform migrations.
 * Familiarity with system integration concepts and data migration processes.
 * Exposure to Java-based architectures or modernization programs is a plus.

Work Environment

 * Collaborative, project-based environment supporting a retail client.
 * Primary focus on system analysis, documentation, process discovery, and modernization readiness.
 * Limited hands-on coding responsibilities compared to traditional RPG development roles.

## Description

* Analyze and research legacy applications developed in RPG within an IBM iSeries (AS/400) environment.
 * Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to understand current system workflows, processes, and dependencies.
 * Document application functionality, business rules, integrations, data flows, and operational processes.
 * Support discovery and assessment activities for migration and modernization initiatives.
 * Provide detailed insights into DB2 data structures, relationships, and application interactions.
 * Assist with troubleshooting, maintenance, and limited enhancements to existing systems as needed.
 * Work closely with business analysts, architects, and modernization teams to support strategic planning and execution.
 * Identify opportunities to improve documentation, system understanding, and transition readiness.


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