Summary
✨ AI‑Generated
A contract engineering role for an experienced legacy systems developer who will analyze existing applications and use AI tools to support modernization efforts. The position combines traditional enterprise programming with emerging technologies.
Highlights
Unique contract opportunity combining legacy modernization, AI experimentation, and enterprise software transformation.
Description
RPG Developer / AI Enthusiast
Position Type:
Full-Time Contract (7–10+ Months)
Location:
Remote (with initial and periodic on-site visits to Alabama)
Industry Focus:
Warehouse Management (WMS), Inventory, & Retail Distribution
Core Tech Stack:
RPG III, RPG IV, ILE, Claude AI, Visual Studio Code
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking RPG Developer / AI Enthusiast for a 7–10 month full-time contract.
This unique role requires a blend of heavy, hands-on legacy RPG development experience and a passion for leveraging modern Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.
The successful contractor will extract legacy applications from an existing ERP/WMS system, feed them into Claude AI to evaluate functionality, input requirements for modern updates, and test/implement the reconstructed code into a brand-new ERP/WMS system.
Key Responsibilities
Legacy Analysis & AI Prompting: Download legacy source code via Visual Studio and feed applications into Claude AI to dissect, document, and map existing functionality.AI-Augmented Recoding: Provide precise, business-specific instructions to Claude to adjust and rewrite applications to align with the framework of the new WMS system.Core RPG Development: Directly program, refactor, and maintain high-volume code leveraging RPG III, RPG IV, and ILE environments.Supply Chain Logic Execution: Engineer and update applications managing critical warehouse processes: Purchase Orders, Vendor Management, Warehouse Transfers, and Retail Outlet Product Distribution.Deployment & Testing: Deploy the rebuilt applications into the new ERP/WMS system, managing end-to-end testing, error debugging, and final optimization.
Required Qualifications & Expertise
Deep RPG Domain Knowledge: Extensive, proven experience coding in RPG III, RPG IV, and ILE architectures within ERP/WMS domains.AI Tool Fluency: Active, hands-on experience using Claude AI or similar LLMs to interpret code logic, generate code variations, and streamline development pipelines.Modern IDE Familiarity: Proficiency using Visual Studio / VS Code for managing source code control, exploration, and editing.Functional Supply Chain Experience: Strong understanding of core inventory and logistics workflows: vendor coordination, purchase order cycles, inventory moving, and retail setups.Availability & Travel Flexibility: Ability to dedicate 40 hours a week to a 7-10 month contract, with willingness to travel to the client site in Alabama for kickoff acclimation and occasional milestones.
