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# RPG Programmer

- **Company:** Eda Staffing, Inc.
- **Location:** Birmingham, AL, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** IBM System I, Data Integrity, Warehouse Management Systems, Control Language, Infor, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us9bd2e166f3e1f4b81cb3fcf21c746be2/eaa

## About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled RPG Developer (AS400/iSeries) to support a complex system separation project involving an ERP and WMS system running on the IBM AS400/iSeries platform. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in RPG, RPGIII, RPGILE, and CL, along with a proven ability to analyze and document legacy systems.
This role is a hands-on programming and documentation position, requiring a detail-oriented professional capable of understanding and communicating system logic in environments with limited documentation., * 15+ years of experience programming on the IBM AS400/iSeries platform.

 * Expert-level knowledge of RPG, RPGIII, RPGILE, and CL programming languages.
 * Strong analytical and documentation skills-must be able to read and interpret legacy code and translate it into functional specifications.
 * Experience with ERP and WMS systems architecture and integration points.
 * Solid understanding of order-to-cash business processes, particularly in a retail or distribution environment.
 * Experience using AI tools to program more quickly and efficiently and make fixes to code - Preferably using Claude, * Prior experience with D&W (Daly & Walcot, now Infor Aplus) and/or JDA MMS (Merchandise Management System, now Blue Yonder).
 * Background in system separation, migration, or modernization projects.
 * Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
 * Any experience with Manhattan Scale/WMS

## Description

* Analyze existing RPG-based ERP and WMS code to identify dependencies between systems.
 * Document existing program logic, workflows, and data interactions in clear, technical language.
 * Assist in planning and executing the separation of ERP and WMS functionality.
 * Develop and modify programs using RPG, RPGIII, RPGILE, and CL to support the separation process.
 * Collaborate with internal IT, business process owners, and external partners to validate functional behavior and ensure continuity.
 * Provide testing support, troubleshoot issues, and ensure data integrity throughout the transition.
 * Prepare detailed technical documentation to support future system maintenance and enhancement.


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