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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Software Development Engineer (IBMi) - **Company:** CVS Health - **Location:** Richardson, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $135,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Db2400, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), IBM System I, Databases, IBM DB2, Relational Databases, Database Queries, IBM Rational Software, IBM RPG (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, RPL (Programming Language), Control Language, Performance Monitor, Sql Tuning - **Published:** May 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usc34ef1b52ed750b474dad05c3e9d7167 ## About the Role 7+ years of experience and a demonstrated deep understanding of IBM i technology and application development including the following: 7+ years of experience with IBM i, iSeries, System i, AS400, AS/400 platform, i5/OS knowledge 3+ years of experience leading concurrent technical projects on IBM i 7+ years of application development experience in ILE RPG, RPG IV, CL, and DB2 for i SQL knowledge. 3 + years of experience in maintaining, enhancing, and developing IBM DB2 for i databases. Develop and manage standards and best practices for SQL and DB2 Preferred Qualifications Deep understanding of IBM i ILE concepts and implementations. 5+ years of X-analysis, ALDON, or Hawkeye Experience Experience with iDoctor Job Watcher, PEX, DBMON and other performance tools Strong relational database design experience Strong knowledge of IBM Access Client Solutions (ACS) for RUN SQL Scripts and SQL Performance Center. Able to assist project teams using Visual Explain charts for optimization of SQL statements used in application development solutions and SQL Production Change Requests (PCR) reviews Strong knowledge of IBM Rational Developer for i (RDi) for application development, system management, including RDi Install support and upgrades. Strong knowledge of IBM i Operating System, commands, and System APIs, with a proven record of optimizing application programs to maximize the usage of these system services. Able to understand application code and write SQL statements for data conditioning and replace native file IO with SQL Set based processing. Demonstrated successful completion of several medium to large scope projects; proficiency working on all phases of SDLC and with problem determination and resolution through research and fact finding. Experience with RxClaim or other PBM Adjudication system Knowledge of HA software and Replication Tools (DB2 Mirror, MIMIX, iTera, OMS, etc.) Synon experience Maintain, Enhance, and Develop IBM DB2 for i databases, as well as develop and manage standards and best practices for SQL and DB2 Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience ## Description Join CVS Health as a Staff Technical advisor and role model to peers and clients in IBMi application development. Due to a promotion we are looking for a passionate technologist who enjoys being consultative to work with the broader Claims Adjudication team as an SME for modern RPG and IBMi SQL **This role is hybrid Tuesday through Thursday in Richardson, TX; Scottsdale, AZ or Buffalo Grove, IL Within the IBM i application development area you will: Partner with teams and serve as subject matter expert to provide bench-marked solutions to multiple, complex technical projects/initiatives using multiple interlocking technologies. Establish and collaborate on execution of technical direction, standards, guidelines, and methodology for use of specified technologies. Solve highly technical and complex problems for multiple projects or teams. Educate technical staff on new and emerging technologies. Collaborate on strategic and enterprise-wide technical direction. Create or revise operating procedures relating to specific technologies or IS processes. 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