Winter 2027 Co-op AS400 IBM i Developer (4 months)
Job Summary
As part of a team specializing in IBM i applications the intern will progressively participate in application maintenance development and support activities on the AS400 / IBM i platform. They will be supported and mentored by experienced team members to develop their skills in RPG SQL and the IBM i ecosystem.
Perks of being a CGI Co-op:
The co-op program was designed to help students improve their skills and explore their professional interests through hands-on experience and professional guidance while also helping them develop core competencies. As an intern you have access to:
Professional development sessions
Professional development platform
Networking events with colleagues and leaders
Mentorship from leaders and colleagues aimed at setting and achieving your career goals
Start Date: January 2027
Application Deadline: September 28th 2026
CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level geographic market experience and training and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $18-32/hour. This role is an existing vacancy.
Analyze and understand existing programs and processes on IBM i.
Participate in resolving defects and implementing simple application enhancements under supervision.
Perform targeted development in RPG while following team standards.
Contribute to unit and functional testing.
Participate in the analysis and resolution of application incidents.
Contribute to technical documentation and change tracking.
Collaborate with development support and operations teams.
Technical Environment
IBM i / AS400
RPG / RPGLE
DB2 for i
SQL
Development and change management tools on IBM i
Currently enrolled in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field.
Strong foundation in programming and algorithms.
Understanding of relational databases.
Demonstrated interest in IBM i / AS400 environments and enterprise applications.
Strong attention to detail analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Strong teamwork skills and clear communication.
Motivated to learn specialized technologies.
Good written and verbal proficiency in French is required for this position.
Desired Skills
Academic or personal knowledge of RPG / RPGLE.
Knowledge of SQL or relational databases.
Basic knowledge of IBM i / AS400 and CL.
Knowledge of a structured or procedural programming language.
What You Will Gain from This Internship
Hands-on experience with an IBM i platform in a professional environment.
The opportunity to develop your skills in RPG SQL and IBM i ecosystem tools.
Experience maintaining and enhancing applications used in production.
An understanding of support testing and change management practices.
Experience working in a managed services and client partnership environment.
- French
- SQL
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