Senior IBMI RPG Software Engineer

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Senior IBMI RPG Software Engineer

Schwertberg, Jeneč; Sofia; Logatec; Bascov

Your responsibilities:

* Core Backend RPG Development (40%): You design, develop, test, and maintain IBM i applications using RPG Free-Format and ILE RPG, focusing on stable and efficient backend business logic.
* High‑Performance DB2 / SQL Development (20%): You develop and optimise embedded SQL, stored procedures, and database access layers on DB2 for i, ensuring performance, reliability, and data integrity.
* Structured Technical Analysis & Solution Design (15%): You analyse functional and technical requirements and translate them into clear, maintainable technical specifications and solution designs.
* Robust API & Integration Development (10%): You design and implement REST APIs and web services to integrate IBM i systems with internal and external platforms.
* User‑Focused Display File Development (5%): You develop and maintain DSPF display files and support modernisation initiatives within the IBM i environment.
* Quality‑Driven Code & Modern Tooling Practices (5%): You apply modern development standards including Git-based version control, IDE-driven development (e.g. VS Code), and structured code reviews.
* Collaborative Knowledge Sharing & Mentoring (5%): You document technical solutions, share best practices within the team, and support the onboarding and development of colleagues.

Your profile/ technical skills:

Expert skills in...

* RPG Free-Format / ILE RPG: Strong experience with modular ILE programming, service programs, activation groups, and binding
* DB2 for i / SQL: Advanced knowledge of embedded SQL, stored procedures, triggers, query optimisation, and database structures

Advanced skills in...

* IBM i Operating System: Confident handling of CL programs, job management, spool files, and object-based architecture
* REST APIs & Web Services: Experience designing and consuming REST services; JSON/XML handling in RPG; understanding of HTTP standards and security
* Display Files/ DDS
* Git & Version Control
* Modern IBM i Tooling: Experience with VS Code and non-green-screen development workflows

Basic knowledge in Python and Agile/ Scrum

Your personal & social competencies:

* Proactive, clear, and reliable communication
* Openness toward modernisation and change
* Strong willingness to learn beyond core RPG topics
* High level of autonomy and self-organisation, especially in distributed teams
* Team-oriented, helpful, and adaptable, with strong intercultural skills
* Ability to contribute through expertise and positive influence rather than formal authority

What we offer you:

* Stability: As part of an established family-owned business, you can build a secure professional future.
* Bonuses: You'll receive an attractive bonus for referring new colleagues to Hödlmayr.
* Community: Here, you'll experience a strong sense of community - you'll know you have reliable people in the team behind you and around you when it comes to working with others.
* Flexibility: We offer flexible working hours and the option to work from home to promote a healthy work-life balance.
* Development: We support your professional development through various development programs and offer you many paths for personal and professional growth.
* Benefits: Enjoy numerous perks such as an excellent cafeteria, health benefits, and a variety of employee discounts.

Salary: Your austrian starting salary will be based on your qualifications and experience and starts at EUR 3,500 gross per month (on a full-time basis). If you have the appropriate qualifications, we are willing to offer a competitive salary above the market rate.

Location: You will be based either at our headquarters in Schwertberg, Austria, or at one of our branches: Logatec (Slovenia)/ Sofia (Bulgaria)/ Bascov (Romania)/ Kragujevac (Serbia)/ Jenec (Czech Republic) - please let us know in your application which branch you prefer!