Software Engineer (RPG IBM iSeries AS/400)

Job Description:

Toppan Merrill is a global technology leader committed to simplifying the complexity of regulatory disclosure and communications. We offer the most intuitive end-to-end SaaS platform for complex compliant content creation and enhancement of multi-stakeholder collaboration. Our industry leading technology is backed by what we are best known for: unmatched market expertise and unparalleled customer service. Toppan Merrill is a leading partner for the financial, legal, health and capital markets.

We believe in high-trust collaboration and value each person's unique skills, perspectives and experiences. Our success is driven by our world-class global teams and culture.  Learn more at https://www.toppanmerrill.com/careers/.

Toppan Merrill has an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer (RPG IBM iSeries AS/400), to join our remote Canadian team.   You will design, develop, enhance, and support our business-critical ERP applications that power our Regulated Communications line of business. These systems support end-to-end business processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and enable reliable, scalable operations. You will work closely with product, QA, operations, and internal/external clients to interpret, document, and translate functional and non-functional requirements into secure, maintainable, and high-performing IBM i–based solutions. Playing a key role in sustaining and modernizing a mission-critical ERP platform while ensuring production stability and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, modify, and support ERP applications on the IBM i (AS/400 / iSeries / Power Systems) platform
• Translate functional and non-functional business requirements into clear technical and system designs
• Operate autonomously as a strong individual contributor while collaborating effectively within a team
• Implement new features, resolve defects, and enhance performance of existing applications
• Support end-to-end ERP business processes with a focus on reliability, data integrity, and compliance
• Provide production support, issue investigation, root-cause analysis, and remediation
• Participate in technical design discussions, sprint planning, estimation, and backlog refinement
• Adhere to the Toppan Merrill Project Life Cycle, development methodologies, ITIL, ISO standards, and IT controls
• Ensure best practices for coding, testing, system acceptance, change control, and security
• Conduct code reviews, follow established patterns and standards, and contribute to long-term platform health
• Leverage new technologies and practices to modernize legacy components and improve delivery efficiency
• Communicate proactively regarding timelines, risks, and changes to ensure alignment and transparency
• Collaborate in a global delivery environment, partnering with distributed teams as needed

About You:

• 5+ years of application development experience on IBM Power Systems (System i / iSeries / AS/400)
• 2+ years of experience translating functional and non-functional requirements into system requirements
• Ability to build positive working relationships across engineering, product, operations, and leadership
• Hands-on experience with: RPG IV (ILE), RPGLE, RPG Free, CL, CLLE, DB2/400, SQLRPGLE
• Basic knowledge of IBM i OS commands
• Experience supporting production systems and participating in performance tuning and optimization

We understand that your skills deserve recognition. That's why we offer a competitive pay scale ranging from $100,000 – $140,000 annually, based on experience and expertise. We believe in compensating our dedicated team members fairly for their hard work and commitment. Please note that actual salaries may vary within, above, or below this range based on factors such as education, training, experience, professional achievement, business needs, and location.

Toppan Merrill strives to provide our employees and loved ones with competitive benefits including:

• Enhanced Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance for employees and dependents
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid time off including vacation sick, community involvement, bereavement, jury duty, and holidays.
• Paid parental leave
• Paid community involvement/volunteer days
• Wellness Resources and Employee Assistance Programming

Toppan Merrill is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified individuals, including qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans, are encouraged to apply.