Senior RPG Developer

Magid Glove & Safety Manufacturing Co, LLC invites you to join their Romeoville, IL on-site team as a Senior RPG Developer focused on Warehouse Management Systems. This role offers a competitive salary range of USD 112,500 – 187,500 per year and a benefits-rich environment designed to support you and your family. You will design, develop, and maintain RPG applications on the IBM i (AS/400) platform to support WMS and supply chain processes, collaborating with business, operations, and IT teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain RPG applications on the IBM i (AS/400) platform, delivering high-quality code that meets business requirements and specifications.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize RPG applications to ensure robust system performance.
• Analyze business requirements and propose innovative technical solutions in alignment with best practices; partner with cross-functional teams to define system specifications.
• Manage databases with a strong SQL focus; design and optimize DB2 structures to support business needs and improve performance; oversee data migrations and ensure data integrity.
• Provide 2nd/3rd level production support for RPG applications and the WMS, resolving complex technical issues in a timely manner.
• Document system configurations, customizations, and processes; deliver regular status reports and project updates to management.
• Mentor junior developers, share best practices and coding standards, participate in code reviews to promote high-quality delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5 to 7 years of RPG programming experience on the IBM i (AS/400) platform.
• 2 to 3 years of hands-on experience with Warehouse Management Systems.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management and supply chain operations.
• Expertise in RPG IV/ILE, CL, and SQL programming.
• Familiarity with IBM i tools such as RDI, PDM, and SEU.
• Solid understanding of DB2 and relational databases.
• Experience with IBM i job scheduling and automation tools (for example, Job Scheduler).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills; able to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.

Technologies

• RPG IV/ILE
• CL
• SQL
• IBM i (AS/400)
• RDI, PDM, SEU
• DB2
• Job Scheduler
• Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Manhattan WMS, Manhattan TMS
• SAP, Oracle
• Agile methodologies, DevOps practices

Certifications

• IBM i Development Certifications (preferred but not required)

Preferred Skills

• Experience with other Manhattan Associates products (e.g., Manhattan WMS, TMS)
• Familiarity with cloud-based technologies or ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices