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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Programmer Analyst II - **Company:** AMPORTS - **Location:** Baltimore, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $86,000.0 - $103,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), IBM System I, Business Software, Software Quality, Code Review, IBM DB2, DevOps, Embedded SQL, Github, IBM RPG (Programming Language), Job Scheduling, Program Design Languages, Systems Development Life Cycle, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Web Services, Data Processing, GitHub Copilot, Git, Git Flow, Information Technology, Software Version Control - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=15545b97ab7a044f ## About the Role * 3+ years of experience in IBM i development. * Strong proficiency in RPG Free Format (RPGLE), including modular and service program design. * Experience building with AI coding agents (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Codex), including prompt/context design, task decomposition, and reviewing agent-generated output before merge. * Strong Git fundamentals: branching strategies, rebasing, conflict resolution, and clean commit hygiene. * Practical experience with GitHub workflows - pull requests, code review, branch protection rules, CODEOWNERS, and issue/project tracking. * Sound judgement on where agentic workflows add leverage and where human authorship is required - including awareness of data handling limits when working with AI tooling. * Experience with embedded SQL, CLLE, DDS, and DB2 on IBM i. * Familiarity with legacy RPG III/400 is a plus. * Knowledge of job scheduling, data queues, and message handling on IBM i. * Understanding of software development lifecycle and version control systems. * Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. * Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent. Preferred qualifications, but not required: * Experience integrating IBM i with APIs or web services (REST/SOAP). * Familiarity with modernization tools or frameworks (e.g., Profound UI, LANSA, etc.). * Knowledge of ERP systems. * Exposure to agile or DevOps environment. ## Description We are seeking a skilled IBM i Developer with expertise in RPG Free Format programming to join our development team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and enhancing business applications on the IBM i platform. You'll work closely with business analysts and stakeholders to implement solutions that support our core operations and business growth. 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