iSeries Developer

Requirements:

• Proven experience delivering complex applications through the full software development lifecycle
• Strong IBM i / AS400 development background
• Hands-on experience with RPG IV/ILE, RPG Free, CL, SQL, and embedded SQL in RPG
• Experience developing and supporting business-critical enterprise applications
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
• Effective communication with technical teams and business stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality software delivery
• Preferred: Experience with Visual Studio Code and IBM i development extensions
• Preferred: Experience designing and consuming APIs and web services
• Preferred: Participation in application modernization initiatives
• Preferred: Understanding of personal lines insurance, including auto and homeowners operations
• Preferred: Knowledge of policy administration, billing, underwriting, claims, or related insurance systems
• Preferred: Experience using AI-assisted development tools
• Preferred: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

Responsibilities:

• Enhance, maintain, and support core IBM i (AS/400) applications using RPG IV/ILE and RPG Free
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and analysis through design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to understand needs and create functional and technical specifications
• Conduct code reviews and unit testing, working with development and QA teams to deliver quality solutions
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation for projects and system enhancements
• Promote development standards, coding practices, deployment processes, and change management procedures
• Contribute to application modernization using SQL, embedded SQL, APIs, web services, and modern IBM i tools
• Use AI-assisted tools such as ChatGPT and Claude to improve productivity and accelerate development
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues, production incidents, and user-reported defects
• Partner with internal IT teams and business users to support critical insurance applications and operations
• Assist with Help Desk escalations and production support as needed
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, scalability, and maintainability

Technologies:

• AI
• ChatGPT
• Embedded
• IBM
• Support
• SQL
• Visual Studio
• Web

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We are a well-established, financially stable and growing auto and homeowners insurance carrier seeking a Senior iSeries Developer for our technology team. This hybrid role is based in Bedford Park, Illinois, and supports business-critical systems for policy administration, billing, underwriting, claims, and reporting. You will help balance the reliability of established RPG applications with modernization efforts involving SQL, APIs, web services, Visual Studio Code, and AI-assisted development tools. We offer a collaborative environment, visible work supporting core operations, long-term career growth, professional development, and investment in technology. The salary range is $90,000–$120,000, based on experience, technical expertise, education, certifications, and overall qualifications. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) with company match; life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; telemedicine; paid time off and holidays; tuition reimbursement; professional development; wellness programs; and company events and perks.

last updated 43 week of 2026