Systems Engineer Ii

We are seeking a talented and motivated Modern IBMi RPG Engineer II to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a critical part in building and maintaining IBM system tooling, while leveraging modern technologiesincluding AIto enhance our system management capabilities. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with business needs.

We're open to candidates who may come from a Java or Python background and demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and work with RPG. The team values adaptability and a growth mindset, and we are flexible in helping strong engineers grow into the RPG space.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain IBMi system management tools and automation workflows.
• Utilize GitHub Copilot for ideation, solution planning, and execution using AI-enhanced templates.
• Develop and maintain tools using RPG, JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, and Python.
• Implement and manage monitoring/alerting solutions with New Relic, PagerDuty, and Splunk.
• Use Aldon for software change management and version control.
• Write and debug code using Visual Studio Code (VS Code).
• Participate in code reviews and align with company best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system-level issues effectively.
• Stay informed of industry trends and continuously seek improvements to tooling and automation.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 2 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and up to 2 years' experience; or 6 years' experience in a related field.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in RPG programming
• Experience using GitHub Copilot or other AI tools in development
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, and Python
• Familiarity with tools like New Relic, PagerDuty, Splunk
• Experience with Aldon and GitHub for version control
• Skilled in using VS Code for development and debugging
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

To be employed in this role, you'll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells or simply uses cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.