Job Title: Senior Software Developer – IBM i / RPG.
Location: Remote (Client located in Blue Bell, PA).
Employment Type: Contract (W2 through ZipStaff — No C2C or 1099).
About the Opportunity:
ZipStaff is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer with expertise in IBM iSeries (AS/400) and RPG to support critical backend systems for a major healthcare analytics and payment integrity organization.
This role focuses on bridging robust IBM i backends with modern web architectures. You will modernize RPG codebases using Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing while exposing high-volume DB2 datasets to web applications. The work ensures reliability of legacy systems while enabling the speed of modern digital healthcare solutions.
What You’ll Do:
- Design, develop, and maintain software solutions bridging IBM iSeries backends with modern web architectures.
- Modernize RPG codebases through Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
- Expose high-volume DB2 datasets to web applications while ensuring 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.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of software engineering experience with a strong focus on IBM iSeries (AS/400) environments.
- Demonstrated proficiency with the RPG programming language.
- Working knowledge of DB2 and SQL Server databases.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience modernizing RPG codebases and exposing DB2 data to modern web or digital applications.
- Prior work supporting high-volume data systems in a healthcare, analytics, or payment integrity environment.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
- Background bridging legacy IBM i systems with modern architectures.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance.
- Dental Insurance.
- Vision Insurance.
- 401(k) + 401(k) matching.
- Paid time off.
- Referral Program.
About ZipStaff:
ZipStaff partners with leading organizations to connect skilled technology professionals with high-impact contract opportunities. We focus on quality matches, clear communication, and long-term success for candidates and clients.
To apply, submit your resume highlighting your IBM iSeries / AS/400 and RPG experience, DB2 knowledge, Agile practices, and any modernization or CI/CD work. Pure research or junior experience will not be considered.