About the role

RPG Developer (AS400 / IBM i) – Fractional / Part-Time Consulting
Seeking a part-time RPG Developer to support a critical legacy quoting system. This is a long-term, low-hour consulting engagement @ 15-20 hours per month. This model is planned to be long term and ideal for candidates seeking part time work or has capacity for added workload per month.
Overview

Part-time consulting role (15–20 hours/month)

Ongoing, multi-year engagement

Remote-first (Pittsburgh area preferred, not required)

Scope of Work

Maintain and enhance a custom quoting/pricing system running on AS400

Perform RPG coding updates, fixes, and minor enhancements

Support a high-volume quoting environment tied to daily business operations

Troubleshoot issues and ensure system stability

Collaborate as needed on integrations or data flow with ERP

Key Skills & Experience

Strong experience with RPG (RPG III, RPG IV, RPGLE, or ILE RPG)

Hands-on experience with AS400 / IBM i (iSeries) environments

Experience supporting legacy business-critical applications

Ability to work independently with minimal oversight

Nice to have:

Experience with quoting, pricing, or order entry systems

Compensation & Structure

Hourly consulting model

Engagement can be structured as:

1099 (independent contractor), or W2 hourly

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Technology & IT Operations Remote Collaboration As400 Developer Technology Mid level

Likely questions

Tell us about work you have done that is close to the AS400 Developer role.
How would you approach your first 30 days at Prequel Solutions?
Which of Operations, Remote Collaboration and As400 have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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A recent example that proves your experience with Operations, Remote Collaboration and As400.
One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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What would success look like in the first 90 days?
What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
What does a normal working week look like for this role?

Practice line

I am interested in the AS400 Developer role because I can bring practical experience in Operations, Remote Collaboration and As400, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Prequel Solutions needs from this hire.

AS400 Developer

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