The associate software engineer will learn and apply IBM i application development, including RPG and SQL, to maintain and enhance healthcare software. Responsibilities include writing maintainable code, executing unit tests, and participating in Agile ceremonies while adhering to security and quality standards.
Primary responsibilities
Learn IBM i application development, including RPG IV/ILE, free-format RPG, CL, Db2 for i SQL, IBM i objects, and approved development tools.
Review and trace existing RPG, SQL, CL, database, batch, and interactive application logic to understand behavior and affected areas.
Implement clearly defined, low-risk defect corrections, maintenance changes, test improvements, and small enhancements under technical guidance.
Write understandable and maintainable code, create and execute unit tests, and document changes, business rules, test evidence, and implementation considerations.
Participate in peer code reviews, Agile ceremonies, estimation discussions, demonstrations, and retrospectives.
Apply review feedback and communicate progress, risks, and blockers promptly.
Follow secure-development, data-privacy, quality, release-management, source-control, and change-control standards for regulated healthcare software.
Use approved AI-assisted tools responsibly and independently validate generated analysis, code, documentation, and tests.
Progressively assist with deployment validation and production-support activities after demonstrating readiness and receiving required access and approvals.
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent technical education, certification, structured training, or practical experience.
Zero to one year of professional software-development experience.
Relevant education, training, coursework, certification, or project experience may substitute for professional experience.
Foundational programming ability in at least one structured programming language.
Basic understanding of variables, logic, loops, procedures, debugging, error handling, and testing.
Basic knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts.
Ability to read existing code, trace program logic, and break a defined problem into manageable steps with guidance.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, testable, standards-aligned, and documented work.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with a cross-functional software-development team.
Willingness to ask questions, receive feedback, document learning, and continuously develop technical skills.
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