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Senior RPG Developer

Paracon

  • R Undisclosed
  • Contract Senior position
  • Braamfontein (Braampark)
  • Posted 30 Oct 2026 by Paracon
  • Expires in 33 days
  • Job 2646759 - Ref 728902223094538
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About the position


Join a dynamic technology team and play a key role in developing, enhancing, and supporting enterprise applications on the IBM i (AS400) platform.
We are seeking an experienced Senior RPG Developer with strong IBM i (AS400) expertise to provide technical leadership, deliver high-quality software solutions, and support mission-critical business applications within a complex enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities



Technical Leadership & Solution Delivery

  • Evaluate business requirements and determine operational feasibility of proposed solutions.
  • Provide technical guidance and leadership within development teams.
  • Ensure solutions adhere to development standards, security requirements, and best practices.
  • Conduct system analysis and recommend improvements to applications, processes, and procedures.
  • Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Participate in architecture discussions and solution design initiatives.


Software Development & Support

  • Design, develop, test, maintain, and support enterprise applications on the IBM i (AS400) platform.
  • Develop and maintain solutions using
  • RPG
  • RPGLE
  • SQLRPGLE
  • COBOL/400
  • Synon (Cool 2E)
  • Design, optimize, and maintain DB2/400 database solutions.
  • Perform root cause analysis and resolve complex production issues.
  • Support change management, release management, and incident resolution activities.
  • Ensure delivery of secure, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.
Required Technical Skills

  • IBM i (AS400)
  • OS/400
  • RPG / RPGLE
  • SQLRPGLE
  • COBOL/400
  • Synon (Cool 2E)
  • DB2/400
  • SQL/400
  • Functional Testing
  • Manual Testing
  • SDLC Methodologies
  • Change Management
  • Release Management
  • Production Support
  • Incident Management
  • Root Cause Analysis


Experience & Qualifications

  • Minimum 5+ years' experience as an RPG Developer, AS400 Developer, or AS400 Technical Analyst.
  • Strong hands-on experience with RPG, RPGLE, SQLRPGLE, COBOL/400, Synon (Cool 2E), DB2/400, and SQL/400.
  • Proven experience working within enterprise-scale production environments.
  • Bachelor's Degree in:
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • Information Systems
  • Software Engineering
  • Related Technology Discipline
Key Competencies

  • Systems Analysis
  • Application Development
  • Technical Leadership
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Communication Skills
  • Collaboration and Teamwork

Desired Skills:

  • RPG Developer
  • AS400 Developer
  • AS400 Technical Analyst
  • COBOL/400

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Paracon

About the agency

Paracon facilitates the delivery of your business strategy through finding you the top ICT and technology talent. Our reputation, industry leadership and national reach enables us to empower our clients through attracting the ICT talent you need for your permanent and temporary employment workforce solutions. Paracon forms part of the Adcorp Group of Companies, an international parent company to a group of recruitment specialist brands who are engaged in the provision of comprehensive human capital; effective and efficient workforce management styles and skills development services. With ever-changing technology, choose us as your partner in the evolution of ICT talent. Trusted, experienced and dynamic in the way we do ICT talent management. Resourcing • Contracting recruitment: Utilising contractors allows you flexibility in your resourcing solutions. We manage all contract negotiation and administration through our professional and timeous processes. From short-term projects to long-term engagements, moving your business forward. • Permanent recruitment: Permanent placement of ICT professionals, includes full background checks and references. • Recruitment process: We will provide a tailored workforce managed solution, to search, source and identify talent to match the job specifications provided by our clients, Paracon is able to assess CVs via our various recruitment channels. Talent Development Talent Consulting PPM (Portfolio, Program and Project management services)

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