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# RPG Developer

- **Company:** SF Partners
- **Location:** Birmingham, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £50,000 - £60,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Db2400, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), IBM System I, Business Systems, Code Review, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, IBM RPG (Programming Language), IBM Systems Network Architecture, SQL Databases, Warehouse Management Systems, Reliability of Systems, Control Language
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/rpg-developer/57538558

## About the Role

Proven experience working on IBM i / AS400 platforms

 - Strong RPG / RPGLE development skills (RPG
 - Experience with DB2 for i
 - Familiarity with CL programming
 - Familiarity with Warehouse management systems
 - Strong communication skills and ability to engage with non-technical stakeholders
 - Exposure to modernisation projects (e.g. API integration, web front ends)
 - Supporting integration and modernisation initiatives (APIs, new front-end technologies, etc.)
 - Troubleshooting complex issues and ensuring system reliability
 - Any ILS/ CGAS exposure would be useful, * Attention to Detail
 * Code Review
 * Communication Skills
 * Debugging
 * IBM RPG Programming
 * IBM Systems & Technologies
 * Problem Solving
 * Requirements Analysis
 * SQL Databases
 * Teamwork

## Description

RPG Developer with experience maintaining and enhancing critical business systems (ideally WMS's) is sought by a c500m turn over logistics and distribution business based in Birmingham.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, ambitious organisation where your work will have direct impact on core logistics and distribution processes.

As an RPG Developer, you will be joining a close knit, friendly team responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting applications on the IBM i platform that are integral to day to day business operations.

As the business moves into an exciting phase of growth this RPG Developer will given a clear growth trajectory into a more senior role if desired whilst still benefitting in the organisation's commitment to the IBM tech stack., Developing and maintaining applications using strong RPG/ RPGLE skills
Working with green screen (5250) interfaces

 - Supporting and enhancing existing warehouse, distribution, and logistics systems
 - Troubleshooting and resolving system issues
 - Collaborating with internal teams to gather and refine requirements
 - Contributing to system improvements and modernisation initiatives where appropriate