Location:
Hybrid, Montreal, 3 days on-site

Language:
Bilingualism in English and French is required, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages.

Duration:
Contract - 6 months

Background Check Requirement:
A criminal background check may be required prior to onboarding.

About the Opportunity
Join a leading organization in the healthcare and pharmaceutical distribution sector where technology plays a critical role in delivering products that support the health of communities across Canada. As a Senior RPG Developer, you will contribute to the modernization of enterprise distribution systems while helping maintain the stability of business-critical applications that support daily operations.

Working alongside architects, business analysts, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders, you will be part of a collaborative environment focused on innovation, reliability, and continuous improvement. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges while helping evolve legacy platforms into modern, scalable solutions.

What's In It for You
• Work on high-impact modernization initiatives that directly support critical supply chain operations.
• Collaborate with experienced technical teams in an environment that values knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
• Gain exposure to enterprise integration technologies, DevOps practices, and API modernization.
• Join a workplace that values collaboration, innovation, and delivering meaningful business outcomes.

Your Responsibilities
• You'll design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise applications using RPG IV, ILE RPG, SQLRPGLE, Free Format RPG, CL, and DB2/400.
• You'll deliver new functionality, enhancements, and production fixes while supporting the full software development lifecycle, with a primary focus on development, testing, deployment, and production support.
• You'll develop and support integrations with enterprise platforms using APIs, web services, EDI, messaging technologies, and file transfer solutions.
• You'll support critical distribution and supply chain applications, including warehouse operations, inventory management, transportation, customer fulfillment, order management, and Track & Trace initiatives.
• You'll investigate production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable solutions that improve operational stability.
• You'll contribute to modernization initiatives including RPG Free conversion, SQL modernization, API enablement, Git-based source control, DevOps practices, and AI-assisted development.

Skills and Qualifications
• 7+ years of progressive experience developing enterprise applications on IBM i / AS400 platforms.
• Advanced experience with RPG IV, ILE RPG, Free Format RPG, SQLRPGLE, CL, and DB2/400.
• Experience designing and supporting APIs, web services, EDI integrations, messaging platforms, and file transfer technologies.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies, production support, and application troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting warehouse, inventory, transportation, distribution, or supply chain systems is considered a strong asset.
• Familiarity with Git, DevOps practices, SQL modernization, and legacy application modernization initiatives.
• Bilingualism in English and French, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Why Partner with Altis
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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.