RPG Senior Software Engineer

At Target Group, we're not just about deadlines and deliverables; we're about making a real impact in the Financial Services and Technology sectors. We thrive on innovation and the ability to adapt, and we're looking for an RPG Senior Software Engineer to join us.

The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for the interpretation of system requirements into designs and the engineering and implementation of solutions. They also play a key role in investigating system issues and defects and providing solutions to the users reported issues.

The Senior Engineer will be hands on in Software Development activities however they will also spend a great deal of their time analysing requirements and problems to provide designs and solutions to our offshore Software Engineers to complete the coding activities.  They are also our gatekeepers of quality.  They will review and approve the code artefacts prior to release to testing.

 We provide remote working options so are open to applications from across the UK. However, there will be an expectation to attend the Cardiff office when required.

Day-to-Day responsibilities include:

• Building solutions, creating features and deliverables according to user stories or technical designs.
• Create and amend programs in accordance with the design.
• Provide support for existing systems, carrying out investigative work and performing software changes to resolve issues.
• Plan, design and conduct tests of programs; correct errors and re-test to achieve an error free result.
• Execute and document all work in accordance with agreed standards.
• Take part in continual improvement discussions to consider better ways of achieving solutions or conducting processes.
• Support change brought about through Software Engineering activities, showing understanding, imagination and creativity. 
• Estimate and plan work and advise manager of progress against activities and highlight issues.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of activity diaries.

To be successful in this role we're looking for the following technical skills/experience:

• Good IBM i knowledge
• Good IO/S knowledge

• Languages:

• CL
• RPG/400       
• RPG IV
• ILE
• Free Format
• SQL
• IBM i Stored Procedures
• MQ
• Query/400

• Development Tools:

• RADi
• Jira
• Confluence
• Rocket Aldon CMS for i

Core Benefits:

• Competitive salary from £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
• 30 days holiday PLUS bank holidays (That's right! 30 days from Day 1)
• Hybrid Working Policy - 2 days a week in our Newport office
• Defined Pension Contribution Scheme (Employer matched up to 6%)
• Employee Discount Scheme, access to discounts and offers across 100s of leading retailers.  
• Company Paid Private Medical Insurance (benefit in kind)
• Group Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Annual Pay Review
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• Help@Hand – Confidential access to health and wellbeing support to include Employee Assistance Program
• Free Flu Vaccinations, Eye Tests and employer contribution towards glasses
• Recognition Scheme
• Free Mortgage Advice and Support

My Flex, our flexible benefits scheme gives colleagues access to additional benefits to supplement their core package. My Flex can save colleagues money by taking advantage of our corporate rates and also help spread the cost, through our monthly payroll deductions.

• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Technology Buying Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• Critical Illness Cover
• Dental Insurance
• Gym Flex - discounted annual gym/health club memberships
• Taste Cards / Gourmet Cards
• RAC Breakdown Cover
• Charitable Payroll Giving
• Cycle to work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• Health Cash Plan

We wholeheartedly believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive culture by actively implementing our D&I strategy, building strong community ties, and empowering our people and leaders.

Come grow your future with us!