Organization:
Cigna is a multinational organization and a leading Global Healthcare Service Provider, dedicated to helping people improve their health, wellbeing and sense of security. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a skilled Senior RPG Developer to join our dynamic IT team.
Role
- We are looking for a Senior RPG Developer to lead the development, maintenance, and support of our mission-critical IBM iSeries (AS/400) applications. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in RPG programming, deep expertise in IBM iSeries systems, and the ability to mentor junior developers while driving technological advancements and improvements.
- This role requires a good communicator who can collaborate effectively with multi-location based stakeholders and team members.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and enhancement of RPG programs and applications on the IBM iSeries platform.
- Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications and solutions.
- Conduct code reviews, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior developers to foster skill development and ensure best practices.
- Troubleshoot complex application issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions.
- Drive the adoption of modern RPG practices, including RPG IV and RPG Free, to improve code quality and maintainability.
- Participate in the software development lifecycle, including planning, coding, testing, deployment, and documentation.
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in IBM iSeries and RPG technologies, and recommend improvements to enhance system performance and reliability.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience as an RPG Developer with extensive knowledge of IBM iSeries (AS/400) systems.
- Expertise in RPG IV, RPG Free, CL, SQL, and DB2/400.
- Proven experience in leading development projects and mentoring junior developers.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies and best practices.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues effectively.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience in the following areas would prove beneficial:
- Aldon software change management
- Free format RPG
- iSeries Journaling
- ProfoundUI
- Modernisation tooling - X-Analysis or similar
- JIRA
About The Cigna Group
Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.
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