Progress 4GL Senior Developer

Progress 4GL Senior Developer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and maintain custom Progress 4GL programs within the QAD ERP environment • Build and support integrations between QAD and external systems (EDI, reporting, third-party tools) • Perform code reviews, debugging, and performance tuning of existing Progress applications • Translate functional specifications into technical designs and working solutions • Manage and maintain OpenEdge database objects including schemas, triggers, and stored procedures • Participate in QAD upgrade and patch projects; assess and rework customizations as needed • Document technical designs, custom code, and integration specifications • Provide Level 2/3 technical support for ERP-related issues • Collaborate closely with business analysts and end users to refine requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of hands-on Progress 4GL / ABL (Advanced Business Language) development • Strong experience with Progress OpenEdge (OE) version 11.x or higher preferred • Proficient in Progress database administration: schema management, data dictionary, indexes • Experience with OpenEdge tools: AppBuilder, Architect, Procedure Editor, PDSOE • Solid understanding of client-server and multi-tier Progress architectures • Strong debugging and performance optimization skills • Ability to read, interpret, and modify complex legacy Progress codebases • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
• PREFERRED / NICE-TO-HAVE • Direct experience developing within the QAD ERP application framework • QAD functional knowledge in any module (OTC, Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain) • Familiarity with QAD customization tools: QAD .NET UI, QAD Reporting Framework • Experience with Progress WebSpeed, REST APIs, or OpenEdge Business Logic Server (BLS) • Exposure to version control tools (Git, SVN) and CI/CD pipelines • Knowledge of EDI standards (X12, EDIFACT) and integration middleware