IBMI RPG Software Engineer

Hödlmayr International
Schwertberg, Austria
7 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
€49,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Db2400 IBM DB2 DevOps Python (Programming Language) SQL Databases Web Services Backend Git Restful APIs

Requirements

Betriebssysteme, Plattformen

  • IBM i (Ausgezeichnete Kenntnisse)

Programmiersprachen, Frameworks, Datenbanken

  • ILE RPG (Ausgezeichnete Kenntnisse)
  • RPG Free-Format (Ausgezeichnete Kenntnisse)
  • DB2 for i (Fortgeschrittene Kenntnisse)
  • SQL (Fortgeschrittene Kenntnisse)
  • Web Services (Fortgeschrittene Kenntnisse)
  • Python (Grundkenntnisse)

Anwendungen, DevOps

  • DDS (Fortgeschrittene Kenntnisse)
  • DSPF (Fortgeschrittene Kenntnisse)
  • GIT (Fortgeschrittene Kenntnisse)
  • REST APIs (Fortgeschrittene Kenntnisse)
  • VS Code (Fortgeschrittene Kenntnisse)

Fokus auf Backend-Entwicklung mit RPG und DB2 sowie moderne Entwicklungspraktiken.

Benefits & conditions

Entgelt: 3.500 EUR (brutto monatlich) Das österreichische Einstiegssalary basiert auf Qualifikationen und Erfahrung, beginnt bei EUR 3.500 brutto monatlich. Höhere Gehälter möglich.

Erfolgsbeteiligung am Unternehmen: k.A. Bonuszahlungen: Ja Überstunden werden ausbezahlt: k.A.

Überstundenregelungen und ein attraktiver Bonus für die Empfehlung neuer Kollegen sind vorgesehen.

Arbeitszeitsregelung

Flexible Arbeitszeiten: Ja Gleitzeit: k.A. Geringe / keine Überstunden: k.A. Vertrauensarbeitszeitregelung: k.A. Sabbaticalregelung: k.A.

Flexibilität: Wir bieten flexible Arbeitszeiten und die Option, von zu Hause aus zu arbeiten, um eine gesunde Work-Life-Balance zu fördern.

About the company

  • Core Backend RPG Development (40%): You design, develop, test, and maintain IBM i applications using RPG Free-Format and ILE RPG, focusing on stable and efficient backend business logic.
  • High-Performance DB2 / SQL Development (20%): You develop and optimise embedded SQL, stored procedures, and database access layers on DB2 for i, ensuring performance, reliability, and data integrity.
  • Structured Technical Analysis & Solution Design (15%): You analyse functional and technical requirements and translate them into clear, maintainable technical specifications and solution designs.
  • Robust API & Integration Development (10%): You design and implement REST APIs and web services to integrate IBM i systems with internal and external platforms.
  • User-Focused Display File Development (5%): You develop and maintain DSPF display files and support modernisation initiatives within the IBM i environment.
  • Quality-Driven Code & Modern Tooling Practices (5%): You apply modern development standards including Git-based version control, IDE-driven development (e.g. VS Code), and structured code reviews.
  • Collaborative Knowledge Sharing & Mentoring (5%): You document technical solutions, share best practices within the team, and support the onboarding and development of colleagues.

Your profile/ technical skills:

Expert skills in…

  • RPG Free-Format / ILE RPG: Strong experience with modular ILE programming, service programs, activation groups, and binding
  • DB2 for i / SQL: Advanced knowledge of embedded SQL, stored procedures, triggers, query optimisation, and database structures

Advanced skills in…

  • IBM i Operating System: Confident handling of CL programs, job management, spool files, and object-based architecture
  • REST APIs & Web Services: Experience designing and consuming REST services; JSON/XML handling in RPG; understanding of HTTP standards and security
  • Display Files/ DDS
  • Git & Version Control
  • Modern IBM i Tooling: Experience with VS Code and non-green-screen development workflows

Basic knowledge in Python and Agile/ Scrum

Your personal & social competencies:

  • Proactive, clear, and reliable communication
  • Openness toward modernisation and change
  • Strong willingness to learn beyond core RPG topics
  • High level of autonomy and self-organisation, especially in distributed teams
  • Team-oriented, helpful, and adaptable, with strong intercultural skills
  • Ability to contribute through expertise and positive influence rather than formal authority

What we offer you:

  • Stability: As part of an established family-owned business, you can build a secure professional future.
  • Bonuses: You’ll receive an attractive bonus for referring new colleagues to Hödlmayr.
  • Community: Here, you’ll experience a strong sense of community - you’ll know you have reliable people in the team behind you and around you when it comes to working with others.
  • Flexibility: We offer flexible working hours and the option to work from home to promote a healthy work-life balance.
  • Development: We support your professional development through various development programs and offer you many paths for personal and professional growth.
  • Benefits: Enjoy numerous perks such as an excellent cafeteria, health benefits, and a variety of employee discounts.

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