Senior Software Engineer (RPG / IBM i)
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Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
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£54,700
(£28.05 per hour)
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Description
Permanent | Cardiff/Hybrid | Up to 50,000
At Target Group, we don't just build platforms - we build outcomes that matter. As part of our continued investment in modernising our core systems, we're looking for a Senior RPG Software Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, shaping quality solutions and developing others along the way.
If you're passionate about IBM i, enjoy being hands‑on with development while influencing design and quality, and want to play a key role in opening up legacy systems through APIs and modern integration - this could be the role for you.
What can you expect?
As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll sit at the heart of our Software Engineering capability, interpreting system requirements, designing robust solutions and ensuring high‑quality delivery across our onshore and offshore teams.
You'll be a technical leader rather than a people manager - mentoring others, guiding delivery, reviewing code and acting as a gatekeeper for quality. Alongside this, you'll work on exciting modernisation initiatives, helping Target evolve our IBM i estate to support API‑driven integration, third‑party services and new digital channels.
What You'll Be Doing
People & Leadership
At Target Group, we don't just build platforms - we build outcomes that matter. As part of our continued investment in modernising our core systems, we're looking for a Senior RPG Software Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, shaping quality solutions and developing others along the way.
If you're passionate about IBM i, enjoy being hands‑on with development while influencing design and quality, and want to play a key role in opening up legacy systems through APIs and modern integration - this could be the role for you.
What can you expect?
As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll sit at the heart of our Software Engineering capability, interpreting system requirements, designing robust solutions and ensuring high‑quality delivery across our onshore and offshore teams.
You'll be a technical leader rather than a people manager - mentoring others, guiding delivery, reviewing code and acting as a gatekeeper for quality. Alongside this, you'll work on exciting modernisation initiatives, helping Target evolve our IBM i estate to support API‑driven integration, third‑party services and new digital channels.
What You'll Be Doing
People & Leadership
- Providing guidance and support on program design, development, testing and documentation
- Informally coaching and mentoring less experienced engineers across onshore and offshore teams
- Leading and participating in peer code reviews, ensuring quality before release to testing
- Supporting offshore teams by clarifying requirements and removing blockers
- Owning your personal development and staying current with industry and IBM i advancements
- Translating system requirements into clear, well‑engineered designs and solutions
- Taking ownership of development solutions for critical components of projects
- Estimating and planning work, tracking progress and highlighting risks or issues
- Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, performance and value
- Taking part in client and user meetings, presenting solutions clearly and confidently
- Supporting users in defining acceptance criteria and tests
- Identifying and resolving customer issues within agreed timescales
What we're looking for
Essential Technical Experience
- Strong IBM i and iO/S knowledge
- Languages and technologies including:
- CL
- RPG/400, RPG IV, ILE, Free Format RPG
- SQL & IBM i Stored Procedures
- MQ
- Query/400
- Development tools:
- RAD/i
- VS Code
- Jira & Confluence
- Rocket Aldon DevOps for i
- Experience using AI code assistants
- Knowledge of latest IBM i features (iO/S 7.6)
- Performance tuning and optimisation on IBM i
Core Benefits
- Competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum depending on experience
- 30 days holiday plus bank holidays - from day one
- My Flex benefits platform - access to a wide range of voluntary benefits
- Technology Buying Scheme (salary sacrifice)
- Gym Flex - discounted gym and health club memberships
- Dental Insurance
- Critical Illness Cover
- Health Cash Plan
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Tastecard / Coffee Club
- Employee Discount Scheme across hundreds of retailers
- Wisdom Wellbeing - confidential health and wellbeing support, including EAP
- Free flu vaccinations and eye tests, plus contributions towards glasses
- Recognition Scheme celebrating successes across the business
- Free mortgage advice and support
- Charitable payroll giving
- Access to a GP 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year through GP24
- Everest Funeral Concierge
- Free Bereavement and Probate Advice and Support
- Enhanced parental leave
You'll be joining a team that genuinely:
- Celebrates success through our My Recognition portal
- Invests in your development with regular feedback and support
- Cares about wellbeing as much as delivery
- Encourages curiosity, innovation and best practice
Grow your future with us
If you're ready to take the next step in your IBM i career and play a pivotal role in shaping Target's technology landscape, we'd love to hear from you.