100% Remote // AS400 RPG Mainframe Consultant

100% Remote
AS400 RPG Mainframe Consultant
Contract
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced AS400 / RPG / Mainframe Consultant to support the development, maintenance, and modernization of enterprise applications running on IBM i (AS400) and Mainframe platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in RPG development, IBM i administration, and Mainframe technologies, with the ability to troubleshoot production issues and deliver high-quality solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, enhance, and maintain applications on IBM i (AS400) using RPG.
Analyze business requirements and provide technical solutions.
Support production systems, troubleshoot issues, and perform root cause analysis.
Work with DB2 databases, CL programming, and SQL.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, business analysts, and stakeholders.
Participate in code reviews, testing, deployments, and documentation.
Maintain batch jobs, interfaces, and system integrations.
Support modernization and migration initiatives where applicable.
Required Skills
7+ years of experience in AS400/IBM i development.
Strong hands-on experience with:
RPG III / RPG IV (RPGLE)
ILE RPG
CL/CLLE
DB2/400
SQL on IBM i
DDS
Experience with Mainframe technologies such as:
COBOL
JCL
CICS
VSAM
Strong debugging and performance tuning skills.
Experience with production support and incident management.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills
Experience with Free Format RPG.
Knowledge of IBM i modernization tools and APIs.
Exposure to DevOps, Git, Jenkins, or CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodology.
Banking, Insurance, Retail, or Manufacturing domain experience is a plus.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Relevant IBM i/Mainframe certifications are an advantage.

Work arrangement
Yes