Senior RPG Developer

Location: Madrid, Spain

Remote Type: Hybrid

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

About Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Healthcare is a global health service company dedicated to transforming healthcare. With roots in the U.S. and operations in over 30 countries, we serve more than 180 million customers and patients worldwide. Ranked 13th on the Fortune 500 in 2025, Cigna is recognized as one of the most trusted and influential names in the industry.

Our mission is to improve the health, well-being, and peace of mind of those we serve.

Join our globally recognized brand, where trust, communication, and a positive culture are at the core of everything we do. Our leadership is consistent, approachable, and supportive-ensuring your well-being and work-life balance.

We're looking for individuals who thrive in collaborative environments, are passionate about meaningful change, and want to grow in a company that puts people first.

At Cigna, you'll be part of a purpose-driven team that values innovation, compassion, and impact. Whether you're shaping better care experiences or supporting customers through life's key moments, your work will matter.

Grow with us-and help shape the future of healthcare.

Role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior RPG Application Developer to join our Technology team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in RPG IV and ILE development, with expertise in managing full lifecycle software development projects. This role requires a strategic thinker who can collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and lead RPG-based applications from conception to implementation.

Profile & Essential Experience

The candidate should have strong design, analytical and investigative skills, and a solid understanding of software change management. The candidate should also have experience of working on multiple concurrent initiatives and be an excellent team player.

The candidate should be a self-starter and demonstrate attention to detail via thorough planning, communication and execution. In this position, we are looking for an adaptable and dynamic individual with strong technical ability, problem solving, excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using RPG IV, RPG Free, CL, SQL, and other IBM i technologies.
• Analyse business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance in the planning, design, and execution of projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver solutions that meet business goals.
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure reliability and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and service records.
• Stay current with technology advancements and software development best practices.

Summary of candidate attributes:-

• Proven track record and highly skilled in RPGLE development, RPG400, RPGIV, Free RPG, etc
• Strong Analysis and technical design skills
• Proven knowledge of the full Software Lifecycle Delivery Cycle

• Strong stakeholder relationship and communication skills
• Understanding of delivering Business & IT Programmes in an agile framework
• Significant experience of designing complex solutions
• Strong analytical and investigation skills
• Solid understanding of software change management
• Fluent in English & Spanish

Experience in the following areas would prove beneficial:

• Aldon software change management
• iSeries Journaling
• ProfoundUI
• Modernisation tooling - X-Analysis or similar
• JIRA

Why You'll Love Working here

• Competitive salary

• Multicultural and hybrid working environment

• Private Medical Insurance

• Employee Wellbeing Benefits

• Educational Development Program

About Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourselfEMEA@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourselfEMEA@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.