Software Developer

Software Developer Specializing in ILE RPG (m/f/d)
Job Overview
Job Title: Software Developer – ILE RPG
Company: DZ PRIVATBANK
Industry: Banking / Financial Services / IT
Location: Luxembourg / German-speaking banking locations — exact work location to be confirmed
Employment Type: Not specified
Work Arrangement: Flexible working time models; remote or hybrid arrangements not specified
About DZ PRIVATBANK
DZ PRIVATBANK is the private banking competence centre of the cooperative financial group Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken. The organisation is also a major provider of fund services and lending solutions across multiple currencies.
The bank specialises in tailored financial solutions for private banking clients. Its services include traditional asset management, wealth structuring, wealth consulting, financial and retirement planning, and foundation consulting.
To support its banking systems and integration platform, DZ PRIVATBANK is seeking a Software Developer specialising in ILE RPG. The successful candidate will join a qualified team responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving applications, interfaces, and APIs within a complex banking technology environment.
This opportunity is suited to an experienced RPG developer who understands IBM i systems, has practical knowledge of SQL, and enjoys building dependable software solutions for financial services applications.
About The Role
As an ILE RPG Software Developer, you will contribute to the development and maintenance of applications and integration solutions supporting the bank’s core systems. You will work primarily with IBM i, also known as AS/400, and collaborate with other IT teams and business departments to deliver technical solutions that meet operational and integration requirements.
The role combines software development, application maintenance, systems integration, and technical analysis. You will help implement interfaces and APIs, develop solutions within the existing banking system, and contribute to concepts and technical designs for projects across the application landscape.
You will also work with colleagues from different IT disciplines to analyse requirements, identify suitable implementation approaches, and maintain reliable connections between systems.
Key Responsibilities
Application Development and Maintenance
Develop, enhance, and maintain banking applications using ILE RPG on IBM i (AS/400).
Support existing applications and implement improvements in line with technical and business requirements.
Develop and maintain interfaces and APIs that enable communication between systems.
Investigate application issues and implement appropriate technical solutions.
Help maintain the reliability and functionality of the bank’s software environment.
Systems Integration
Design and implement integration solutions across a complex application landscape.
Develop interfaces that support communication and data exchange between banking systems and the integration platform.
Work with relevant technologies to support structured data exchange and system interoperability.
Collaborate with other IT teams to understand integration requirements and deliver maintainable solutions.
Contribute to the ongoing improvement of application connectivity and integration processes.
IBM i and SQL Development
Design, develop, and support software solutions within the bank’s IBM i environment.
Use ILE RPG and SQL to implement application functionality and work with banking data.
Support data-related development tasks and application-level database interactions.
Maintain existing code and contribute to improvements in software quality and maintainability.
Apply established development practices when working with legacy and modernised banking applications.
Technical Analysis and Collaboration
Prepare technical analyses and concepts in collaboration with other IT groups and business departments.
Translate requirements into practical software development and integration solutions.
Work closely with colleagues to evaluate technical options and address application challenges.
Communicate development progress, technical considerations, and potential issues effectively.
Contribute to shared team objectives through structured, independent, and collaborative working practices.
Required Skills And Qualifications
Candidates should have a completed degree in business informatics or computer science, completed vocational training in IT, or an equivalent qualification.
The Key Technical Requirements Include
ILE RPG: Practical professional experience developing and maintaining applications using ILE RPG.
IBM i / AS/400: Experience working with IBM i systems in an application development environment.
SQL: Practical knowledge of SQL for working with relational data and supporting application functionality.
Software Development: Understanding of application development, maintenance, and systems integration.
Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a structured approach to investigating technical issues.
Independent Working: A careful and organised approach to completing development tasks and managing responsibilities.
Communication: The ability to collaborate effectively with IT teams and business departments.
German Language: Excellent written and spoken German is required.
Desirable Technical Knowledge
Experience with the following technologies and tools would be advantageous:
XML Technologies: XML Schema, XPath, and XQuery.
Development Environments: IBM Rational Developer for i (RDi) or Visual Studio Code.
Programming Languages: Java and COBOL.
Development and Change Management: ARCAD.
Version Control and Collaboration: Git and GitLab.
Knowledge of these technologies may help candidates contribute to integration projects and work effectively within the bank’s existing development environment.
What DZ PRIVATBANK Offers
DZ PRIVATBANK advertises a range of benefits intended to support employee development, flexibility, and work-life balance.
The Listed Benefits Include
Flexible working time models.
Banking locations close to national borders.
A wide range of further education and professional development opportunities.
Work-life balance initiatives.
Free parking.
Corporate health management programmes.
Employee benefits and discounts.
Jobticket or public transport ticket benefits.
Social events and employee activities.
A subsidised company restaurant.
Benefits may vary depending on the employee’s work location and employment status.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity may suit an RPG developer with hands-on IBM i experience who wants to work in a structured banking technology environment. Candidates with strong ILE RPG and SQL skills, an interest in application integration, and the ability to communicate effectively in German should be particularly relevant.
Experience with XML technologies, development tools such as IBM RDi or VS Code, and version control systems such as Git and GitLab would provide additional advantages.
How To Apply
Interested candidates should review the vacancy and submit an application through the recruitment process associated with DZ PRIVATBANK.
Applications should highlight relevant ILE RPG and IBM i experience, SQL development skills, integration project experience, educational qualifications, and German language proficiency.
Note: The supplied listing does not specify the exact office location, salary, employment type, or whether remote or hybrid work is available. Candidates should confirm these details with DZ PRIVATBANK before applying.

Work arrangement
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