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)
- 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
- Solid 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
- 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

📌 Progress 4gl Senior Developer (Chennai)
🏢 Assa Abloy
📍 Chennai