Associate Software Engineer, RPG

Primary responsibilities


* Learn IBM i application development, including RPG IV/ILE, free-format RPG, CL, Db2 for i SQL, IBM i objects, and approved development tools.


* Review and trace existing RPG, SQL, CL, database, batch, and interactive application logic to understand behavior and affected areas.


* Implement clearly defined, low-risk defect corrections, maintenance changes, test improvements, and small enhancements under technical guidance.


* Write understandable and maintainable code, create and execute unit tests, and document changes, business rules, test evidence, and implementation considerations.


* Participate in peer code reviews, Agile ceremonies, estimation discussions, demonstrations, and retrospectives.


* Apply review feedback and communicate progress, risks, and blockers promptly.


* Follow secure-development, data-privacy, quality, release-management, source-control, and change-control standards for regulated healthcare software.


* Use approved AI-assisted tools responsibly and independently validate generated analysis, code, documentation, and tests.


* Progressively assist with deployment validation and production-support activities after demonstrating readiness and receiving required access and approvals.

Minimum qualifications



* Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent technical education, certification, structured training, or practical experience.


* Zero to one year of professional software-development experience.


* Relevant education, training, coursework, certification, or project experience may substitute for professional experience.


* Foundational programming ability in at least one structured programming language.


* Basic understanding of variables, logic, loops, procedures, debugging, error handling, and testing.


* Basic knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts.


* Ability to read existing code, trace program logic, and break a defined problem into manageable steps with guidance.


* Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, testable, standards-aligned, and documented work.


* Effective written and verbal communication skills.


* Ability to collaborate with a cross-functional software-development team.


* Willingness to ask questions, receive feedback, document learning, and continuously develop technical skills.