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# Lead RPG Software Engineer

- **Company:** Cornerstone Barricades
- **Location:** Lake Mary, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $110,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** IBM System I, Code Review, Computer Programming, Data Conversion, Software Debugging, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), IBM Websphere Application Server, Systems Analysis, Systems Integration, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Software Coding
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://ussisolutions.betterteam.com/lead-rpg-software-engineer/apply

## About the Role

* Minimum of 8-10 years' experience as an IBM iSeries developer, including leadership responsibilities.
 * Expert-level experience in RPGILE and RPG Free.
 * Strong experience with debugging interactive and batch jobs.
 * Proficiency in DDS, CL, and Spooled Files.
 * Demonstrated experience leading technical projects and mentoring developers.
 * Proven ability to analyze complex requirements, perform impact analysis, and design scalable solutions.

Preferred Education, Skills, and Qualities:

 * WebSphere Development Studio experience.
 * Experience in the insurance or financial services sector.
 * Experience authoring technical documentation and architectural designs.
 * Experience with EDI, data conversions, and system integrations.
 * Experience with server-to-server FTP automation.
 * Experience with embedded SQL.
 * Familiarity with modernizing legacy IBM i environments and integrating with newer technologies.
 * Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and work with minimal supervision.

## Description

* Lead the design, development, and enhancement of administration systems to meet evolving client and industry needs.
 * Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and code review guidance to development team members.
 * Oversee and contribute to complex programming, system analysis, and solution architecture.
 * Ensure proper documentation of all programming changes following USSI's change management procedures.
 * Act as a primary technical liaison for assigned clients, building and maintaining strong professional relationships.
 * Collaborate with stakeholders to define, recommend, and implement technical solutions.
 * Drive best practices, coding standards, and process improvements across the development lifecycle.
 * Troubleshoot and resolve high-priority production issues and system defects.
 * Ensure compliance with USSI's concepts, practices, and procedures as outlined in the Team Member Manual.
 * Report directly to the Executive Vice President.


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