RPG Developer

Function

Our client is looking for an experienced IBM i specialist to support and enhance business-critical applications used across daily operational and administrative processes. This position combines application support, analysis, and software development, offering substantial autonomy and the opportunity to become a key knowledge holder within the IBM i environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support existing IBM i applications.
• Investigate and resolve complex functional and technical issues.
• Analyse requirements and develop, test, and implement new functionality.
• Build and maintain data integrations, interfaces, and APIs.
• Develop and document a thorough understanding of applications and business processes.
• Collaborate with IT colleagues, business stakeholders, and external partners.
• Contribute to knowledge transfer and the continuity of the IBM i application landscape.

Technical Skills

Essential:

• Extensive professional experience with IBM i / AS400.
• Strong knowledge of RPG III/IV, RPG Free, and ILE.
• Good command of SQL and DB2 for i.
• Experience across application analysis, software development, and production support.
• Practical experience with data integrations and interfaces.

Considered an advantage:

• Knowledge of PHP, IDDOS, REST APIs, web services, or scripting.
• Experience with Mimix, backup and recovery processes, or IBM i infrastructure.

Profile

• Hands-on and capable of working independently.
• Combines strong technical expertise with analytical thinking.
• Takes ownership of applications, incidents, and delivered solutions.
• Works accurately and maintains a strong focus on quality.
• Communicates effectively with technical and business stakeholders.

Practical Information

• Work locations are in the Antwerp and Brussels regions.
• A knowledge-transfer period in abroad is required, including approximately one month of presence there.
• The position is primarily on-site during the first six months. Afterwards, at least 50% office attendance is expected.
• Both permanent employment and freelance collaboration are possible.
• Part-time arrangements can be discussed.
• Fluent Dutch and basic proficiency in French and English are required.