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Senior IBM i / AS400 RPG Architect - Hybrid

Cognizant

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Compensation
up to $140K/yr
Location
Dallas, TXHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Senior IBM i / AS400 RPG Architect leads technical solution design and implementation using AS/400 utilities and RPG, and oversees application development and maintenance with AS400/COBOL and CLP. The role develops, tests, installs, and supports applications, and analyzes business needs and system requirements. It is a hybrid position requiring three days per week in a Dallas client or Cognizant office.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

RPGCLP ProgrammingDDS ProgrammingSQL ProgrammingEmbedded RPG/SQLJava/Embedded RPG CallsClient Access/File TransferFTP/SFTP ProtocolsAldon LMiIFS

Qualifications

Accounting/Finance BackgroundCommercial Real Estate Application Support

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Parental Leave

Full job description

Senior IBM i / AS400 RPG Architect - Hybrid

Important Disclaimers:

Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.

In this role, you will:

  • Lead the design and implementation of technical solutions using AS/400 Utilities and RPG to meet business requirements.

  • Oversee the development and maintenance of applications using AS400/COBOL and CLP to ensure optimal performance.

  • Perform various analytical, technical, and administrative activities in the development, implementation, and support of in-house and vendor-developed software

  • IIdentify, analyze, and document business needs and system requirements by conferring with staff or users.

  • Develop, modify, maintain, test, and install applications to meet business requirements.

  • Code and debug programs in accordance with systems design and technical specifications.

  • Perform ongoing systems maintenance of custom applications to ensure proper application operation, functional efficiency, and effectiveness

  • Having a strong Accounting/Finance background and experience supporting complex applications in the commercial Real Estate industry are a plus.

Locations : Dallas, TX

Work model: Hybrid

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Dallas, TX . Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

What you need to have to be considered (Required):

  • RPG (RPG III, IV, ILE, Free-Format)

  • CLP programming

  • DDS programming

  • SQL programming

  • Embedded RPG/SQL programming

  • Java/Embedded RPG Java calls

  • Client Access/File Transfer, FTP/SFTP protocols

  • Aldon LMi change management system or equivalent.

  • IFS

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until 10/28/2026.

The annual salary for this position is up to $140k depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits : Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

  • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

  • 401(k) plan and contributions

  • Long-term/Short-term Disability

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer : The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,304 open Software Architect jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingup to $140K/yr
  • Texas median$146–260K/yr69 salary ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 93 open Software Architect jobs in Texas and 1,304 across the US. 11% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Software Architect postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 6 to 10 years (1,080 postings).
Education
456 of the 1,304 open Software Architect jobs (35%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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