Senior Software Developer – IBM i / RPG

ZipStaff•Blue Bell, PA

4d•Remote

About The Position

ZipStaff is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to support critical backend systems for a major healthcare analytics and payment integrity organization. The role focuses on bridging IBM iSeries (AS/400) backends with modern web architectures. The developer will modernize RPG codebases using Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing, and expose high-volume DB2 datasets to web applications while maintaining the reliability of legacy systems. The position contributes to the full development lifecycle, from design through production support, in a healthcare analytics environment. It is a remote W2 contract through ZipStaff; C2C and 1099 arrangements are not accepted. The client is located in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

At least 5 years of software engineering experience, with a strong focus on IBM iSeries (AS/400) environments.
Demonstrated proficiency in the RPG programming language.
Working knowledge of DB2 and SQL Server databases.
At least 2–3 years of experience with software engineering best practices, including continuous integration, unit testing, refactoring, and code reviews.
Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle methodologies, with specific exposure to or participation in Agile/Scrum techniques.
Ability to work remotely.

Nice To Haves

Experience modernizing RPG codebases and exposing DB2 data to modern web or digital applications.
Prior experience supporting high-volume data systems in a healthcare, analytics, or payment integrity environment.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
Experience bridging legacy IBM i systems with modern architectures.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain software solutions that bridge IBM iSeries backends with modern web architectures.
Modernize RPG codebases using Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
Expose high-volume DB2 datasets to web applications while ensuring the reliability of legacy systems.
Apply software engineering best practices, including continuous integration, unit testing, refactoring, and code reviews.
Participate in Agile/Scrum techniques throughout the software development lifecycle.
Work with DB2 and SQL Server databases to support data access and integration needs.
Contribute to the full development lifecycle, from design through production support, in a healthcare analytics environment.