Senior RPG Programmer, Analyst

Fresche Solutions

. Design, develop, maintain, and support applications on IBM i / AS400 .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong expertise in IBM i / AS400 application development, with proficiency in RPG, RPGLE, CL, and IBM i SQL. Capable of analyzing business requirements and providing effective solutions while supporting and enhancing enterprise applications.

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IBM i / AS400 Application DevelopmentRPG / RPGLE ProficiencySynon2/E (COOL 2/E) KnowledgeTroubleshooting and Problem-Solving SkillsHealthcare Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

RPGRPGLECLIBM i SQLSynon2/E (COOL 2/E)Software Development LifecycleTroubleshootingRoot Cause AnalysisCode ReviewsTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationMentoringPrioritizationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

RxClaimJavaPythonAngularAWSAzureGCP

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s Degree in Information SystemsBachelor’s Degree in EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in IT

Industry Keywords

Healthcare IndustryPBM Adjudication SystemsModernization InitiativesIntegration Initiatives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSAzureGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Understand, maintain, and modify existing Synon2/E (COOL 2/E) components
Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into practical solutions
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
Collaborate with business users, developers, analysts, and support teams across multiple initiatives
Support incident, change, and problem management activities
Contribute to code reviews, technical documentation, and development best practices
Improve the reliability, maintainability, and supportability of core business applications
Provide support and guidance to less experienced team members when needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Great work-life balance
Flexible hours
Choice to work from home or in one of the company’s offices
Equal opportunity and commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace