Fresche Solutions

Senior RPG Programmer/Analyst (Synon)

Fresche Solutions$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong experience in IBM i / AS400 application development
  • Hands-on proficiency with RPG / RPGLE
  • Familiarity with CL and IBM i SQL
  • Working knowledge of Synon2/E (COOL 2/E)
  • Experience in maintaining, enhancing, and supporting enterprise applications
  • Good understanding of the software development lifecycle
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, maintain, and support applications on IBM i / AS400
  • Enhance existing enterprise applications with RPG, RPGLE, CL, and SQL
  • Contribute to code involving Synon2/E, understanding and modifying existing code
  • Analyze and translate business and technical requirements into practical solutions
  • Participate in the software development lifecycle from analysis to post-production support
  • Troubleshoot production issues and implement fixes to improve stability
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on multiple initiatives
  • Support operational processes for incident, change, and problem management

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a remote-friendly environment
  • Exposure to a variety of enterprise application initiatives
  • Potential for professional development through mentoring less experienced teammates
  • Engagement with cutting-edge modernization projects in a supportive company culture
  • Access to a network of experienced professionals in the RPG and IBM i fields
Full Job Description
What You Will Be Doing

As a Senior RPG Programmer/Analyst at Fresche Solutions, you will play a key role in supporting and enhancing business-critical applications running on IBM i / AS400 environments. You will work closely with technical teams, business stakeholders, and project leads to deliver reliable solutions across client systems.

In this role, your primary value is your ability to bring strong hands-on expertise in RPG / RPGLE development, navigate the realities of existing client application environments, and contribute to the maintenance, enhancement, and support of core business applications. You will help analyze requirements, develop solutions, resolve production issues, and ensure applications remain stable, maintainable, and aligned with business needs.

You will primarily work with RPG, RPGLE, CL, IBM i SQL, and Synon2/E (COOL 2/E) across multiple application initiatives and support activities.

In Your Day-to-Day You Will Be Responsible For
  • Design, develop, maintain, and support applications on IBM i / AS400


  • Work primarily with RPG, RPGLE, CL, and IBM i SQL to enhance and support existing enterprise applications


  • Contribute to applications that include Synon2/E (COOL 2/E) components, with the ability to understand, maintain, and modify existing code


  • Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into effective, practical solutions within a client environment


  • Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, development, testing, implementation, and post-production support


  • Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable fixes to improve application stability


  • Collaborate with business users, developers, analysts, and support teams across multiple initiatives


  • Support incident, change, and problem management activities in line with established operational processes


  • Contribute to code reviews, technical documentation, and development best practices


  • Help improve the reliability, maintainability, and supportability of core business applications


  • Provide support and guidance to less experienced team members when needed


What You Must Have
  • Strong experience in IBM i / AS400 application development


  • Strong hands-on proficiency with RPG / RPGLE


  • Experience with CL and IBM i SQL


  • Working knowledge of Synon2/E (COOL 2/E)


  • Experience supporting, maintaining, and enhancing client enterprise applications


  • Good understanding of the software development lifecycle, including development, testing, deployment, and support


  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, particularly in production support environments


  • Ability to work effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders


  • Ability to manage priorities across development, maintenance, and support activities


  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, IT, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience


What Would Be Nice for You to Have
  • Experience in the healthcare industry


  • Experience with RxClaim or other PBM adjudication systems


  • Experience leading technical tasks, projects, or mentoring junior developers


  • Exposure to modernization or integration initiatives involving client IBM i applications


  • Familiarity with newer technologies or platforms such as Java, Python, Angular, AWS, Azure, or GCP


WHAT'S IT LIKE TO WORK AT FRESCHE?

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About Fresche Solutions

Fresche Solutions is a global provider of digital transformation solutions for IBM i, the operating system used by IBM's midrange computer systems. The company was founded in 1976 as Speedware Corporation and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Fresche Solutions offers a range of software and services that help organizations modernize their IBM i applications and infrastructure. The company has over 500 employees and serves customers in more than 50 countries. Fresche Solutions has been recognized as a leader in the IBM i modernization market by various industry analysts, including Gartner and IDC.
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