Kitestring is a 20+-million-dollar company with 100+ associates and growing. We are a 25 year old start up in Northwest Arkansas. We provide technical expertise to various clients delivering innovations that improve how customers shop and the enterprise operates. At Kitestring Technical Services, our mission is to share our collective knowledge to positively impact our employees, clients, and communities. Our vision is to be the most trusted partner in technology consulting. We believe people enable technology and vice-versa which is why we are in the business of both. We persistently challenge the barriers to diversity, inclusion, and empathetic cooperation.

Our Core Values are Transparency, People Driven, Empowered, Quality focused and socially responsible. Our values direct our company in how we do business and enhance the lives of our employees. Do our values speak to you?

Benefits

• Kitestring offers excellent benefits to its employees including:
• Unlimited PTO
• Maternal/Paternal Leave Policy 
• Healthcare Benefits for Spouse, Domestic Partner, and Dependents
• Matching 401k 2-1 up to 4%
• H1B and Perm Sponsorship

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced RPG Developer with strong expertise in IBM AS/400 (iSeries) and experience working with Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and modernizing legacy RPG-based applications while integrating with Azure cloud services. This role requires a deep understanding of AS/400 architecture and a forward-thinking approach to cloud-based enhancements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain RPG (ILE, Free, IV, III) applications on IBM AS/400 (iSeries).
• Modernize and optimize existing RPG programs, integrating them with Azure-based cloud solutions.
• Develop API connections and web services for seamless integration with other enterprise applications.
• Work with DB2 databases, ensuring performance optimization and query efficiency.
• Utilize Azure services (Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, etc.) to enhance AS/400 capabilities.
• Participate in system migrations, upgrades, and modernizations from on-prem AS/400 to cloud-based architectures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues, ensuring system stability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including cloud engineers, system administrators, and business analysts.
• Implement best practices in security, performance tuning, and database management.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in RPG programming (ILE, Free, IV, III) on AS/400 (iSeries).
• Strong knowledge of DB2 databases and experience in SQL queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure (e.g., Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, API Management).
• Understanding of RESTful APIs, SOAP, and integration techniques between legacy systems and cloud solutions.
• Experience in modernization projects, migrating AS/400 applications to cloud or hybrid environments.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps methodologies, and scripting (PowerShell, Python, or Bash) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with an ability to troubleshoot complex systems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in an agile, collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with IBM WebSphere, MQ, or cloud-based AS/400 modernization frameworks.
• Familiarity with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) or other containerization solutions.
• Knowledge of IBM Cloud, AWS, or other cloud platforms is a plus.
• Previous experience in the retail, finance, or manufacturing sectors using AS/400 applications.