Job Title: Senior Software Developer – IBM i / RPG.
Location: Remote (Client located in Blue Bell, PA).
Employment Type: Contract (W2 through ZipStaff — No C2C or 1099).
About the Opportunity:
ZipStaff is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer with expertise in IBM iSeries (AS/400) and RPG to support critical backend systems for a major healthcare analytics and payment integrity organization.
This role focuses on bridging robust IBM i backends with modern web architectures. You will modernize RPG codebases using Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing while exposing high-volume DB2 datasets to web applications. The work ensures reliability of legacy systems while enabling the speed of modern digital healthcare solutions.
What You’ll Do:Design, develop, and maintain software solutions bridging IBM iSeries backends with modern web architectures.
Modernize RPG codebases through Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
Expose high-volume DB2 datasets to web applications while ensuring reliability of legacy systems.
Apply software engineering best practices including continuous integration, unit testing, refactoring, and code reviews.
Participate in Agile/Scrum techniques throughout the software development lifecycle.
Work with DB2 and SQL Server databases to support data access and integration needs.
Contribute to the full development lifecycle from design through production support in a healthcare analytics environment.
Required Qualifications:5+ years of software engineering experience with a strong focus on IBM iSeries (AS/400) environments.
Demonstrated proficiency with the RPG programming language.
Working knowledge of DB2 and SQL Server databases.
2–3+ years of experience with software engineering best practices, including continuous integration, unit testing, refactoring, and code reviews.
Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle methodologies, with specific exposure to or participation in Agile/Scrum techniques.
Ability to work remotely.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience modernizing RPG codebases and exposing DB2 data to modern web or digital applications.
Prior work supporting high-volume data systems in a healthcare, analytics, or payment integrity environment.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
Background bridging legacy IBM i systems with modern architectures.
Benefits:Health Insurance.
Dental Insurance.
Vision Insurance.
401(k) + 401(k) matching.
Paid time off.
Referral Program.
About ZipStaff:
ZipStaff partners with leading organizations to connect skilled technology professionals with high-impact contract opportunities. We focus on quality matches, clear communication, and long-term success for candidates and clients.
To apply, submit your resume highlighting your IBM iSeries / AS/400 and RPG experience, DB2 knowledge, Agile practices, and any modernization or CI/CD work. Pure research or junior experience will not be considered.