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Programmer Analyst III (AS400/RPG Developer)
By / October 7, 2026
Job Title: Programmer Analyst III (AS400/RPG Developer)
Location: Montgomery, AL
Job Type: 6-month contract, W2, possibility to convert to merit
Expected hours per week: 40 hours per week
Schedule: Onsite, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Pay Range: $47.10-$54.35 per hour
Job Description:
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced AS400 RPG Programmer Analyst to support and enhance the Alabama Department of Public Health's Vital Statistics System. This role is responsible for maintaining business-critical applications within an IBM AS400 environment, developing new functionality, troubleshooting production issues, and collaborating with technical and business stakeholders to ensure system reliability and performance.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with RPG development on the IBM AS400 platform, strong production support skills, and a proven track record of maintaining and enhancing legacy enterprise applications.
Required Qualifications
8+ years of verifiable RPG programming experience
Experience developing and supporting applications in an IBM AS400 environment
Relevant AS400/RPG experience within the past 12-15 years
Experience supporting business-critical enterprise applications
Eligible for Alabama State Merit System employment
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Required Technical Skills
IBM AS400 / iSeries Environment
CL/400
RPG/400
ILE RPG
SQL RPGLE
Systems Analysis and Design
Application Development and Maintenance
Production Support
Debugging and Issue Resolution
Software Testing and Quality Assurance
Technical Documentation
Preferred Qualifications
Query/400
Aldon Change Management Software
AS400 Screen Design Aid (SDA)
Extensive Subfile Development Experience
AS400 System Administration
AS400 System Upgrade Experience
Public sector or government application support experience
Key Responsibilities
Maintain, support, and enhance the ADPH Vital Statistics System.
Design, develop, test, and implement RPG-based application enhancements.
Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into effective solutions.
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
Perform system testing, validation, and quality assurance activities.
Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and support materials.
Collaborate with business users, project teams, and technical stakeholders.
Participate in enterprise reporting and metrics initiatives.
Support system maintenance, upgrades, and ongoing operational improvements.
Ensure application stability, performance, and data integrity.
Ideal Candidate
8+ years of hands-on AS400/RPG development experience.
Strong background in RPG/400, RPGLE, ILE RPG, and SQL RPGLE.
Extensive experience supporting legacy enterprise systems.
Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex production issues.
Experience with AS400 administration and system upgrades is highly desirable.
Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Comfortable working in a highly independent, mission-critical support environment.
Benefits: 40 hours paid time off, medical insurance contributions, dental vision and our 401k retirement savings plan available.
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| Location | Troy, MI |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $47.10–$54.35 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 2,500 to 4,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1978 |
| Website | https://epitec.com/ |
Epitec is a leading staffing and recruiting services company with a mission to make staffing personal. We go beyond traditional hiring by truly understanding our candidates and matching them with the perfect opportunities. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, and support throughout the entire process. Working with top Fortune 500 companies, we are recognized for our excellence with numerous awards, including Best & Brightest and diversity recognitions. At Epitec, we're redefining the future of employment.
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