Job Description

We are seeking an experienced IBM I, RPG developer to enhance and maintain a Paladign system implementation, which supports wealth management operations. The software is maintained in-house and interfaces with multiple systems for financial reporting, order execution, portfolio management, and client reporting.

Client: Investment Bank

Contract: 6 months rolling

Pay rate: up to £600/day

Location: London (hybrid 3 days in office)

Key Responsibilities

Analyse business requirements, document, develop and test software to meet requirements or fix defects in existing software in accordance with published standards
Perform unit and integration testing of software components
Manage, perform and support software releases and maintain application documentation
Contribute to defining team standards including code standards, toolsets and quality
Communicate effectively with other members of the IT community and participate in department initiatives
Required Skills & Experience

5+ years' experience in Financial Services, with a strong background in private banking
5+ years' Paladign experience -- specifically knowledge of the update module
5+ years' experience developing on the IBM i (aka IBM iSeries, System i, i5, AS/400) using RPG and CL
Proficiency in all flavours of RPG (fixed format RPG, free format RPG)
Experience with XML, MQ Series, SFTP (or other file transfer protocols) and SQL
Fluent in spoken and written English
Desired Skills

Java development on the IBM i
Control-M job scheduling
Experience with turnover change control
Knowledge of Exchange Traded Derivatives
Experience with other banking packages like MIDAS, GMI
Communication & Collaboration

Ability to communicate effectively with business users and stakeholders throughout project lifecycles
Experience building relationships and working closely with development, QA and production support colleagues across multiple locations
Commitment to knowledge sharing and collaboration, including sharing best practices across teams