Senior Legacy & Modernization Engineer (Synon/RPG)

At Sytac, we build high-performing engineering teams for leading organizations. We combine a pragmatic, people-first culture with technical craftsmanship—giving engineers autonomy in real production environments, backed by a consultancy that invests in growth and community.

For one of our major clients in the Financial Services industry, we are looking for two Senior Engineers for a niche modernization project. You will play a vital role in maintaining the core legacy application while actively driving the transition to modern formats through innovative AI-driven conversion tools.

🛠 What you’ll do

• Maintain and optimize the existing codebase written in Synon (CA2E) and RPG (Fixed Format).

• Drive modernization by facilitating the shift from legacy code to RPGLE Free Format.

• Pioneer AI-driven conversion: Participate in the current Proof of Concept (POC) phase, testing AI tools for automated code conversion.

• Bridge the gap: Convert and fix RPG formats to align with future-state modern standards.

• Collaborate in a balanced team: Work alongside 8 developers (Juniors and Seniors), a Product Owner, and a Business Developer.

• Ensure stability: Act as a technical anchor for core applications during a period of team transition.

✅ What we’re looking for

• 7–10 years of experience: This is a niche profile requiring deep technical seniority.

• Legacy Expertise: Essential, deep knowledge of Synon (CA2E) and RPG; these are the backbone of the platform.

• Migration Mindset: Proven ability to work with RPGLE Free Format and a strong interest in modernization strategies.

• Innovation & AI: Interest or experience in exploring AI for code refactoring and conversion.

• Context: You are a replacement for departing team members, tasked with maintaining budget stability and application integrity.

• Fluent English + NL residency (no sponsorship).

Tech Stack: Synon (CA2E), RPG (Fixed Format), RPGLE Free Format, AI-driven conversion tools.

🌟 Project Context

• Modernization Roadmap: Currently in the POC stage with results expected in 2 months. The team is exploring internal AI solutions with an option for external partnerships.

• Team Structure: A highly collaborative environment with a mix of experience levels and clear business alignment.

📋 Hiring Process

• Submission Deadline: Thursday at 12:00.

• Interview 1: Recruiter Interview.

• Interview 2: Technical Deep-Dive.

• Interview 3: Product Owner Interview.