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Business Segment: Business & Commercial Banking To design, code debug and correct programs in the software engineering environment to agreed standard and tools, to enhance and maintain software applications and improve efficiency within the engineering environment through ensuring that technical requirements are done in accordance to the software framework. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Type of Qualification: First DegreeField of Study: Information StudiesType of Qualification: First DegreeField of Study: Information TechnologyExperience Required Software Engineering Technology1-2 yearsBroad experience in translating business and functional requirements into technical specifications and developing the programming code to create the solutions. Additional Information Adopting Practical Approaches Articulating Information Developing Expertise Documenting Facts Producing Output Automation Cloud Computing Continuous Delivery (CD) Core Systems Design Thinking Error Budgets Infrastructure as Code (Ia C) Knowledge Management Microservices Non-abstract Large System Design (NALSD) Observability (Application and Web Analytics) Policy as Code Post-incidence Analysis Reliability and Resilience Security Engineering Software Engineering Methods Software Engineering Tools Software Foundations System Integration Test-driven Design (TDD) Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any form of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line on +27 800222050 #J-18808-Ljbffr

iqx the Technology Division of iqbusiness is seeking an experienced Senior RPG Developer to join our enterprise applications team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and supporting business applications on the IBM (AS/400) platform using RPG (including RPG IV and Free Format), CL, and DB2/400. This role is critical to ensuring the ongoing stability and modernization of our core business systems.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in RPG development on IBM i (AS/400).

• Strong knowledge of RPG IV, RPGLE, Free Format RPG, CL, and DDS.

• Proficient with DB2/400 and SQL on the IBM i platform.

• Solid understanding of the IBM i operating system and architecture.

• Experience with software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile/Scrum methodologies.

• Familiarity with source control tools (e.g., Git, Aldon, Turnover).

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze, design, code, test, and implement complex enhancements and new modules in RPG (ILE/RPG Free Format).

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve existing applications on the IBM i platform.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Business Analysts, QA, Infrastructure) to gather and understand system requirements.

• Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership.

• Participate in system upgrades, performance tuning, and integration projects.

• Document technical specifications and system changes.

• Support users and resolve production issues in a timely manner.

• Contribute to modernization initiatives including web services (REST/SOAP), APIs, and integration with modern platforms.

Please Note:
As all iqbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification.

iqbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals

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SUMMARY: Our client in the insurance sector is seeking a Senior Developer to develop, create, and modify general application software and specialized utility programs.

Position Details:

• Location: Fourways, Johannesburg, South Africa
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Salary: R70 000 per month + benefits
• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Industries: Insurance, Engineering and Information Technology

Responsibilities:

• Lead development of applications based on user requirements.
• Identify and implement improvements in business systems and processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects.
• Conduct testing and contribute to system security measures.
• Mentor team members and ensure compliance with policies.
• Develop and maintain software documentation and testing procedures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on project status and technical issues.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / SAQA-accredited equivalent
• Recognised software development certification, diploma, or degree
• At least 5 years’ experience in systems development using RPG
• Experience with relevant programming languages and technologies; Azure experience advantageous

Behavioral Competencies:

• Tech Savvy, Manages Complexity, Accountability, Cultivates Innovation, Action Oriented, Builds Networks

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Join one of South Africa’s leading short term insurance financial service providers as a RPG Developer.

The successful candidate will be responsible for Designing, developing, implementing and supporting technological solutions to meet business requirements in accordance with specification.

Duties:

• Internal Collaboration: Effective and consistent service delivery, teamwork, communication and customer satisfaction.
• Quality Assurance – technical solution: Follow standards; best practices of IT team, maintains a high-quality standard in the work being delivered, maintainability of code, quality of design and elegance of solution, compliance to system design and architecture.
• Quality Assurance – testing: Conduct necessary developer testing (Stress, Integration and Unit), pass basic test scenarios and functionality sanity checks, take responsibility for acquiring developer test data, list all impacted areas and database impact to jira’s for regression testing, complies with all business requirements and does the tester reopen the fixed defect multiple times for the same problem.
• Testing: Perform relevant developer testing, update basic test cases with additional impact information and database impact, conduct necessary testing (Stress, Integration and Unit).
• Software Development Efficiency – Business Requirements: Take accountability for understanding business requirements by asking questions, clarifying requirements, research
• appropriate solutions/answers, providing an analysis and recommendations to meet requirements, insight into business requirements – demonstrates an understanding toward why these requirements should be implemented and identify, understand and communicate critical dependencies, integration and impact (Internal and external) of requirements.
• Planning: Define scope and main pieces of work/tasks (must be logged in Jira), estimate duration of IT solution based on business requirements (update Jira), provide honest feedback on the progress of tasks irrespective of challenges and update jira status when done.
• Software development and implementation: Takes full accountability to deliver work/task within agreed time period, Develop, enhance and maintain applications for the internal and external clients base on specifications received, write code or parameters to provide software components according to technical specifications, amend any defects within the solution, take responsibility for ensuring successful integration with internal and external systems, migrate applications into applicable environments, conduct implementation checks and testing and post implementation monitoring, complete and maintain relevant technical documentation.
• Risk / Opportunity identification related to Expenses and Revenue/ Innovate: Identify financial and business risks to the company and escalate accordingly, minimise the company’s loss by controlling excessive wastage, contain costs within budget parameters, suggestions increased productivity/SDLC/Quality, suggested improvements/Provided solutions; not just technical, come forth with ideas on how to marry business and technical.
• Performance and Development: Manage own performance and development.
• Treating Customers Fairly: Ensure effective and consistent service delivery and support to both internal and external clients in line with the Company Values and Treating Customers Fairly Principles.
• Values: Live the Momentum values namely, Accountability, Diversity, Excellence, Integrity, Innovation and Teamwork.

Competencies:

• Deciding & Initiating Action
• Adhering to Principles & Values
• Applying Expertise & Technology
• Analyzing; Learning & Researching
• Creating & Innovating
• Planning & Organising
• Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
• Adapting & Responding to Change
• Coping with Pressures & Setback
• Achieving Personal Work Goals & Objectives

Qualifications:

• Diploma / Degree in Information Technology

Experience:

• 5 years RPG Development/ ILE experience
• RPG 7
• Embedded SQL
• Good communication skills
• Be pro-active and take initiative

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Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other developers in the design and planning of application code to meet the business users' requirements.
• Ensure adherence to code standards and the development process, providing assistance to fellow developers.
• Plan and implement effective development solutions, meeting specified requirements and deadlines.
• Stay informed about industry standards and incorporate best practices into development processes.
• Plan and execute Unit Testing, Systems Integration Testing, and archive test results.
• Develop System/Functional Documentation, operations manuals, systems processes, and technical designs, being accountable for their completion.
• Analyze and resolve complex system issues in collaboration with end-users and other IT support staff.
• Write technical specifications based on functional requirements.
• Translate functional requirements into design specifications, following established development standards.
• Occasional standby and production support may be required.

Job Specification

Qualifications and Skills:

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Relevant technical or business qualification – degree/diploma.
• Minimum 5 years of IT experience.
• Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle.
• Senior developer with 3+ years RPG/ILE experience.
• Proficiency in Embedded SQL and experience using IBM Rational IDE.
• Fully free-form RPG using embedded SQL.
• Proficient in SQL400 and CLLE.
• Web Front-end technology experience (e.g., PHP/JS) - advantageous.
• Experience with XML and JSON - advantageous.
• Integration with 3rd party services via web service (e.g., SOAP and RESTful API) - advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Sound RPG programming and solid technical skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Ability to liaise with users at all levels.

Offer

Monthly Salary: Market related

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Join one of South Africa’s leading short term insurance financial service providers as a RPG Developer. The successful candidate will be responsible for Designing, developing, implementing and supporting technological solutions to meet business requirements in accordance with specification. Duties: Internal Collaboration: Effective and consistent service delivery, teamwork, communication and customer satisfaction. Quality Assurance – technical solution: Follow standards; best practices of IT team, maintains a high-quality standard in the work being delivered, maintainability of code, quality of design and elegance of solution, compliance to system design and architecture. Quality Assurance – testing: Conduct necessary developer testing (Stress, Integration and Unit), pass basic test scenarios and functionality sanity checks, take responsibility for acquiring developer test data, list all impacted areas and database impact to jira’s for regression testing, complies with all business requirements and does the tester reopen the fixed defect multiple times for the same problem. Testing: Perform relevant developer testing, update basic test cases with additional impact information and database impact, conduct necessary testing (Stress, Integration and Unit). Software Development Efficiency – Business Requirements: Take accountability for understanding business requirements by asking questions, clarifying requirements, research appropriate solutions/answers, providing an analysis and recommendations to meet requirements, insight into business requirements – demonstrates an understanding toward why these requirements should be implemented and identify, understand and communicate critical dependencies, integration and impact (Internal and external) of requirements. Planning: Define scope and main pieces of work/tasks (must be logged in Jira), estimate duration of IT solution based on business requirements (update Jira), provide honest feedback on the progress of tasks irrespective of challenges and update jira status when done. Software development and implementation: Takes full accountability to deliver work/task within agreed time period, Develop, enhance and maintain applications for the internal and external clients base on specifications received, write code or parameters to provide software components according to technical specifications, amend any defects within the solution, take responsibility for ensuring successful integration with internal and external systems, migrate applications into applicable environments, conduct implementation checks and testing and post implementation monitoring, complete and maintain relevant technical documentation. Risk / Opportunity identification related to Expenses and Revenue/ Innovate: Identify financial and business risks to the company and escalate accordingly, minimise the company’s loss by controlling excessive wastage, contain costs within budget parameters, suggestions increased productivity/SDLC/Quality, suggested improvements/Provided solutions; not just technical, come forth with ideas on how to marry business and technical. Performance and Development: Manage own performance and development. Treating Customers Fairly: Ensure effective and consistent service delivery and support to both internal and external clients in line with the Company Values and Treating Customers Fairly Principles. Values: Live the Momentum values namely, Accountability, Diversity, Excellence, Integrity, Innovation and Teamwork. Competencies: Deciding & Initiating Action Adhering to Principles & Values Applying Expertise & Technology Analyzing; Learning & Researching Creating & Innovating Planning & Organising Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations Adapting & Responding to Change Coping with Pressures & Setback Achieving Personal Work Goals & Objectives Qualifications: Diploma / Degree in Information Technology Experience: 5 years RPG Development/ ILE experience RPG 7 Embedded SQL Good communication skills Be pro-active and take initiative #J-18808-Ljbffr

iqx the Technology Division of iqbusiness is seeking an experienced Senior RPG Developer to join our enterprise applications team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and supporting business applications on the IBM (AS/400) platform using RPG (including RPG IV and Free Format), CL, and DB2/400. This role is critical to ensuring the ongoing stability and modernization of our core business systems.Required Skills and Experience: 7+ years of experience in RPG development on IBM i (AS/400). Strong knowledge of RPG IV, RPGLE, Free Format RPG, CL, and DDS. Proficient with DB2/400 and SQL on the IBM i platform. Solid understanding of the IBM i operating system and architecture. Experience with software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile/Scrum methodologies. Familiarity with source control tools (e.g., Git, Aldon, Turnover). Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently. Key Responsibilities: Analyze, design, code, test, and implement complex enhancements and new modules in RPG (ILE/RPG Free Format). Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve existing applications on the IBM i platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Business Analysts, QA, Infrastructure) to gather and understand system requirements. Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership. Participate in system upgrades, performance tuning, and integration projects. Document technical specifications and system changes. Support users and resolve production issues in a timely manner. Contribute to modernization initiatives including web services (REST/SOAP), APIs, and integration with modern platforms. Please Note: As all iqbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification. iqbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other developers in the design and planning of application code to meet the business users' requirements.
• Ensure adherence to code standards and the development process, providing assistance to fellow developers.
• Plan and implement effective development solutions, meeting specified requirements and deadlines.
• Stay informed about industry standards and incorporate best practices into development processes.
• Plan and execute Unit Testing, Systems Integration Testing, and archive test results.
• Develop System/Functional Documentation, operations manuals, systems processes, and technical designs, being accountable for their completion.
• Analyze and resolve complex system issues in collaboration with end-users and other IT support staff.
• Write technical specifications based on functional requirements.
• Translate functional requirements into design specifications, following established development standards.
• Occasional standby and production support may be required.

Job Specification

Qualifications and Skills:

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Relevant technical or business qualification – degree/diploma.
• Minimum 5 years of IT experience.
• Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle.
• Senior developer with 3+ years RPG/ILE experience.
• Proficiency in Embedded SQL and experience using IBM Rational IDE.
• Fully free-form RPG using embedded SQL.
• Proficient in SQL400 and CLLE.
• Web Front-end technology experience (e.g., PHP/JS) - advantageous.
• Experience with XML and JSON - advantageous.
• Integration with 3rd party services via web service (e.g., SOAP and RESTful API) - advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Sound RPG programming and solid technical skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Ability to liaise with users at all levels.

Offer

Monthly Salary: Market related

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Job ID:#

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Our client in the insurance sector is seeking a Senior Developer to develop, create, and

modify general application software and specialized utility programs. The role involves

analysing user needs, designing and customising software solutions to optimise operational

efficiency, and contributing to system architecture within specific application areas. The

Senior Developer may work independently, lead development efforts within a team, and

supervise junior programmers as needed.

Company:

Location:

Fourways, Johannesburg

Company Size:

Job Type:

Full Time

Date:

13 May 2025

Requirements

• Recognised software development certification, diploma, or degree (Essential)

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in systems development using relevant technologies

(RPG mandatory)

• 5 or more years’ experience using relevant programming languages or technologies

• Technical and leadership skills preferred, but not mandatory

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