RPG Developer
📍 Yorkshire (Hybrid Working)
💼 Leading UK Manufacturer
💷 £50,000 - £55,000
Recruiting Partner: Chapman Tate Associates
Chapman Tate is proud to be partnering with a highly successful and fast-growing UK Manufacturer in their search for an experienced RPG Developer to join their in-house development team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a pivotal role within a thriving business that has fully embraced the power of the IBM i / AS400 platform. You’ll work alongside – and ultimately help support – a lead developer who has architected and implemented an end-to-end suite of business-critical applications spanning stock, warehousing, finance, and operations.
🌟 Why This Role?
This business has built a rock-solid core system on IBM i, integrating seamlessly with their customer-facing website, payment providers, logistics partners, and third-party apps via API and SFTP.
As the company continues its rapid expansion, they’re looking to future-proof their systems and bring in an additional RPG Developer to help support and evolve the platform.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
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Support and enhance existing systems across multiple departments.
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Develop and integrate new functionalities to meet the demands of a growing operation.
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Contribute to key technical decisions and collaborate with senior stakeholders.
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Work on high-impact projects across the digital supply chain.
✅ What You’ll Need:
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Solid experience with RPG development on the AS400 / IBM i platform.
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Strong understanding of database structures and business logic within warehousing, finance, or operations.
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Experience integrating systems with APIs and/or SFTP processes.
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Ability to collaborate with stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams.
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A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a small development function.
📍 Location & Working Style:
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Based in Yorkshire – hybrid working available.
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Some onsite presence required due to the hands-on nature of the systems and collaboration with operational teams.
💰 Salary & Benefits:
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Salary of £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience.
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Opportunity to work within a stable, profitable, and expanding business.
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Direct impact on systems that underpin the entire organisation.