RPG Analyst Programmer

The job profile for this position is Application Development Senior Analyst, which is a Band 3 Senior Contributor Career Track Role.

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Organization

Cigna is a multinational organization and a leading Global Healthcare Service Provider, dedicated to helping people improve their health, wellbeing and sense of security.  As we continue to expand, we are looking for a skilled RPG Developer to join our dynamic IT team.

Role

We are seeking an experienced RPG Developer to maintain, enhance, and support our IBM iSeries (AS/400) applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in RPG programming, a deep understanding of IBM iSeries systems, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and efficient solutions.

This role requires a good communicator who can collaborate effectively with multi-location based stakeholders and team members.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance RPG programs and applications on the IBM iSeries platform.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and efficient code.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
• Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and other stakeholders to gather and understand requirements.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and quality assurance processes to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in RPG programming and IBM iSeries technologies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as an RPG Developer with a strong understanding of IBM iSeries (AS/400) systems.
• Proficiency in RPG IV, RPG Free, CL, and SQL.
• Experience with software development lifecycle methodologies and best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, prioritizing workload effectively.

Experience in the following areas would prove beneficial:

• Aldon software change management
• Free format RPG
• iSeries Journaling
• ProfoundUI
• Modernisation tooling - X-Analysis or similar
• JIRA

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