Skills

Jira SQL Software Development Confluence

Job Specifications

At Target Group, we're not just about deadlines and deliverables; we're about making a real impact in the Financial Services and Technology sectors. We thrive on innovation and the ability to adapt, and we're looking for an RPG Senior Software Engineer to join us on an initial 6 month fixed term contract.

The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for the interpretation of system requirements into designs and the engineering and implementation of solutions. They also play a key role in investigating system issues and defects and providing solutions to the users reported issues.

The Senior Engineer will be hands on in Software Development activities however they will also spend a great deal of their time analysing requirements and problems to provide designs and solutions to our offshore Software Engineers to complete the coding activities. They are also our gatekeepers of quality. They will review and approve the code artefacts prior to release to testing.

We provide remote working options so are open to applications from across the UK. However, there will be an expectation to attend the Cardiff office when required.

Requirements

To be successful in this role we're looking for the following technical skills/experience:

Good IBM i knowledge
Good IO/S knowledge
Languages:
CL
RPG/400
RPG IV
ILE
Free Format
SQL
IBM i Stored Procedures
MQ
Query/400
Development Tools:
RADi
Jira
Confluence
Rocket Aldon CMS for i

Benefits

Core Benefits:

Competitive salary of circa PS45,000 per annum
30 days holiday PLUS bank holidays (That's right! 30 days from Day 1)
Hybrid Working Policy - 2 days a week in our Newport office
Defined Pension Contribution Scheme (Employer matched up to 6%)
Employee Discount Scheme, access to discounts and offers across 100s of leading retailers.
Company Paid Private Medical Insurance (benefit in kind)
Group Life Assurance
Group Income Protection
Annual Pay Review
Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
Help@Hand - Confidential access to health and wellbeing support to include Employee Assistance Program
Free Flu Vaccinations, Eye Tests and employer contribution towards glasses
Recognition Scheme
Free Mortgage Advice and Support

My Flex, our flexible benefits scheme gives colleagues access to additional benefits to supplement their core package. My Flex can save colleagues money by taking advantage of our corporate rates and also help spread the cost, through our monthly payroll deductions.

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
Technology Buying Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
Critical Illness Cover
Dental Insurance
Gym Flex - discounted annual gym/health club memberships
Taste Cards / Gourmet Cards
RAC Breakdown Cover
Charitable Payroll Giving
Cycle to work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
Health Cash Plan

We wholeheartedly believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive culture by actively implementing our D&I strategy, building strong community ties, and empowering our people and leaders.

Come grow your future with us!

About the Company

Target Group | Scalable Solutions for Financial Services At Target Group, we help financial institutions unlock growth through compliant, customer-centric servicing and software solutions. Backed by Tech Mahindra, we bring over 45 years of experience, managing PS17bn in assets and servicing 19 million accounts globally. Our FCA-regulated platforms streamline loan servicing, collections, and payments--reducing costs, improving compliance, and enhancing customer experience. Whether you're scaling operations, modernising legacy... Know more