Progress 4GL Senior Developer

We are looking for an experienced Progress 4GL Lead Developer to design, build, and maintain custom solutions within our QAD ERP ecosystem. This is a hands-on technical role requiring deep expertise in the Progress/OpenEdge stack and a collaborative mindset to partner with functional and business teams.

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
Solid 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
Bachelors 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

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