Senior RPG Developer at Cigna

Role

• We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior RPG Application Developer to join our Technology team.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in RPG IV and ILE development, with expertise in managing full lifecycle software development projects. This role requires a strategic thinker who can collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and lead RPG-based applications from conception to implementation.

Profile & Essential Experience

• The candidate should have strong design, analytical and investigative skills, and a solid understanding of software change management. The candidate should also have experience of working on multiple concurrent initiatives and be an excellent team player.
• The candidate should be a self-starter and demonstrate attention to detail via thorough planning, communication and execution. In this position, we are looking for an adaptable and dynamic individual with strong technical ability, problem solving, excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using RPG IV, RPG Free, CL, SQL, and other IBM i technologies.
• Analyse business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance in the planning, design, and execution of projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver solutions that meet business goals.
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure reliability and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and service records.
• Stay current with technology advancements and software development best practices.

Summary of candidate attributes:-

• Proven track record and highly skilled in RPGLE development, RPG400, RPGIV, Free RPG, etc
• Strong Analysis and technical design skills
• Proven knowledge of the full Software Lifecycle Delivery Cycle
• Strong stakeholder relationship and communication skills
• Understanding of delivering Business & IT Programmes in an agile framework
• Significant experience of designing complex solutions
• Strong analytical and investigation skills
• Solid understanding of software change management
• Fluent in English & Spanish

Experience in the following areas would prove beneficial:

• Aldon software change management
• iSeries Journaling
• ProfoundUI
• Modernisation tooling - X-Analysis or similar
• JIRA