RPG ILE/FREE Analyst & Developer

Location: Brussels

Language Requirements: English (French is no longer required)

On-Site Requirement: Minimum 3 days per week

Contract Duration:

Initial contract of 6 months + extensions

Long-term opportunity based on performance

Role Overview

For a Bank we are seeking an RPG ILE/FREE Analyst & Developer with strong banking experience. While development skills are essential, the emphasis is on finding a highly skilled analyst who can bring valuable insights to the team.

The selected candidate will play a crucial role in analysing, developing, and optimizing banking systems, ensuring seamless transaction processing and system efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Business & Technical Analysis:

• Act as a key analyst to define technical requirements and propose optimal solutions.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand banking processes and implement improvements.

RPG ILE/FREE Development:

• Design, develop, and optimize RPG Free Format applications.
• Ensure best practices in modular programming and service program structures.

Swift & Payment Systems:

• Work with Swift and SEPA payment systems to ensure accurate financial transactions.
• Develop and integrate XML-based transaction processing solutions.

Database & Procedures:

• Develop and manage stored procedures for data processing.
• Interpret logs and troubleshoot errors.

System Integration & Maintenance:

• Implement FTP scripts for secure data transfers.
• Perform user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate system functionality.
• Support and maintain banking applications.

Technical Skills Required

• RPG Free Format (proficient development and analysis)
• Swift Payments & SEPA payments
• XML Processing
• Stored Procedures (database management and transactions)
• Working with Pointers
• FTP Scripting
• Log Interpretation
• Understanding the Difference Between a Module & a Service Program

Ideal Profile

• Strong analytical mindset - ability to identify and optimize banking processes.
• Hands-on developer with RPG Free Format experience in a financial environment.
• Experience working with banking payment processing (Swift, CEPA).
• Independent and solution-driven professional, capable of working autonomously while collaborating with the team.
• Fluent in English, with good communication skills to liaise with stakeholders.

Why Join?

• Long-term project with stability and potential for contract extensions.
• Opportunity to shape and optimize banking applications in a reputable financial institution.
• Collaborative and evolving work environment in the financial sector.

If you are a seasoned RPG ILE/FREE developer with strong analytical skills, especially in banking payments and Swift transactions, this is an excellent long-term opportunity for you!