Lead RPG Developer

Our client is seeking an AS400 / RPG Technical Lead to support and maintain critical enterprise applications in a high-impact production environment. This is a 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity with a strong path for long-term growth and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support for AS400/IBM i applications, including troubleshooting production issues and resolving batch job failures
• Lead and mentor a team of developers (including offshore resources) while setting technical standards and best practices
• Act as a point of escalation for system outages, bugs, and performance issues
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and IT leadership to ensure system stability and continuous improvement
• Support ongoing modernization efforts as legacy systems evolve

Required Skills

• Strong experience with AS400 / IBM i application development and support
• Expertise in RPGLE and RPG Free
• Ability to troubleshoot complex production issues and work in high-pressure environments
• Experience using Jira or similar tools with project coordination exposure
• Proven technical leadership and mentorship, including offshore teams

Qualifications

• 5+ years of AS400 / IBM i development experience
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in mission-critical environments where uptime is essential

Environment

• Hybrid schedule (3 days onsite)
• Minimal travel (infrequent, if any)
• On-call support as needed for critical systems

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to step into a high-visibility technical leadership role, working on systems that directly impact operations while mentoring a growing global team. The position offers strong long-term growth potential and the ability to influence modernization initiatives.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Maryville, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Maryville,TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.