RPG Programmer

Position: RPG Programmer
Duration: 6 months
Location: Montgomery, AL (Onsite from day 1)
Job ID: 13834
Agency: IT - ADPH
Anticipated start date: 11/02/2026
Interview Type: First round: Video & Second Round: In-Person Required







Must-Have Requirements

• 8+ years of verifiable RPG programming experience.
• IBM AS400 platform experience.
• Experience within the last 12-15 years.
• Business-critical application support experience.
• Eligible for Alabama State Merit System employment.

Required Technologies

• CL/400
• RPG/400
• ILE RPG
• SQL RPGLE
• IBM AS400 Environment

Core Skills

• Systems analysis and design
• Application development and maintenance
• Production support and troubleshooting
• Debugging and issue resolution
• Testing and quality assurance
• Technical documentation
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently

Preferred Skills

• Query/400
• Aldon Change Management Software
• AS400 Screen Design Aid (SDA)
• Extensive subfile experience
• AS400 System Administration
• AS400 System Upgrades
• Day-to-Day Responsibilities
• Maintain and enhance the ADPH Vital Statistics System
• Develop and modify RPG applications
• Troubleshoot production issues
• Perform testing and validation
• Document changes and procedures
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders
• Support enterprise metrics initiatives

Ideal Candidate Profile (Required skills)

• 8+ years of AS400/RPG development
• Strong RPG/400, RPGLE, and SQL RPGLE experience
• Production support and troubleshooting background
• Legacy enterprise application maintenance experience
• AS400 administration or upgrade experience (preferred)
• Excellent documentation and communication skills