About HCLTech HCLTech is a global technology company, spread across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. We re powered by our people a global, diverse, multi-generational talent - representing 161 nationalities whose unique spark, perspective and boundless passion drive our culture of proactive value creation and problem-solving. Our purpose is to bring together the best of technology and our people to supercharge progress for everyone, everywhere our clients, partners, their stakeholders, communities, and the planet. As a company, we are deeply focused on accelerating our ESG agenda. We are also creating technology-enabled sustainable solutions with and for our clients and partners. We embed ESG imperatives into every aspect of our business and ensure that the progress we supercharge is responsible, inclusive and beneficial to all our stakeholders in the long term. We have committed to achieving net zero by 2040. To learn more about how we can supercharge progress for you, visit Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced RPG Free / RPGLE Expert with 8–10 years of hands‑on experience to lead development, modernization, and support of IBM i (AS/400) applications for Retail IT systems. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong ownership of retail applications, and the ability to drive complex enhancements, production stability, and modernization initiatives across business‑critical retail platforms. Key Responsibilities RPG Development & Technical Leadership Lead design, development, and optimization of applications using RPG Free / RPGLE. Own complex batch and interactive programs supporting high‑volume retail transactions. Drive code refactoring, modernization, and performance tuning initiatives. Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and quality guidelines. Retail IT Application Ownership Own and enhance Retail IT applications, including: Inventory & Stock Management Sales Order Processing & Billing Pricing, Promotions, and Discounts Store Operations and Supply‑Chain processes Act as technical SME for business‑critical retail systems. Perform deep root cause analysis and implement long‑term fixes for production issues. IBM i Platform & Database Expertise Expert‑level work with DB2/400 database objects and performance tuning. Develop and optimize SQLRPGLE programs. Design and maintain CL programs, job scheduling, and system interfaces. Support integrations with upstream/downstream retail systems and external partners. Leadership, Mentoring & Delivery Mentor and guide junior and mid‑level RPG developers. Lead technical design discussions, code reviews, and solution walkthroughs. Coordinate with business users, functional teams, QA, and operations. Support UAT, production releases, audits, and compliance requirements. Maintain comprehensive technical documentation and knowledge repositories. Required Skills & Experience Technical Skills (Mandatory) 8–10 years of strong experience in RPG Free / RPGLE Expert knowledge of: Free‑format RPG coding standards SQLRPGLE DB2/400 CL programming Deep understanding of IBM i (AS/400) architecture Experience handling large‑scale, high‑availability retail systems Retail IT Expertise Extensive experience in Retail IT application development Strong understanding of: Retail inventory and supply‑chain workflows Sales, pricing, billing, and promotions Store systems and back‑office retail applications Proven experience in support + enhancement + modernization programs Good to Have Experience leading legacy modernization or transformation initiatives Exposure to web services, APIs, or integration frameworks Familiarity with ITSM tools (ServiceNow, JIRA) Experience acting as Module Lead / Technical Lead Knowledge of retail ERP or merchandising systems Soft Skills & Competencies Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Ability to take end‑to‑end technical and application ownership Excellent communication with business and technical stakeholders Leadership and mentoring mindset Ability to work in mission‑critical retail environments Career Growth Opportunity to grow into IBM i / RPG Technical Lead or Architect Ownership of Retail IT modernization and transformation initiatives Long‑term role in core retail platform stability and evolution