ERP Developer Lead

Source Code; Markham; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology company in York Region, Markham, is seeking an experienced QAD ERP Development Lead. This role requires deep expertise in QAD ERP development, along with proficiency in Progress, Qxtend, JSP, .NET, and Tomcat. The ideal candidate will lead the development team, ensuring high-quality ERP solutions tailored to business needs. Candidates must have at least 15 years of development experience and 5 years specifically in QAD ERP. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape ERP strategies in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of overall development experience.
• At least 5 years in QAD ERP development.
• Proficiency in technologies such as Qxtend, JSP, .NET, and Tomcat.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of QAD ERP developers providing guidance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align efforts.
• Ensure adherence to best practices and development standards.
• Oversee design, development, testing, and deployment of QAD ERP solutions.
• Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting complex issues.
• Integrate and support EDI solutions within the ERP framework.

Skills

Progress 4GL Open Edge

QXtend

UNIX Shell Scripting

Business Intelligence Tools

Version control systems (CVS, GIT)

Experience in QAD customizations

Interface Development

Data Management

Experience in EDI

Training and Mentoring

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced QAD ERP Development Lead with a minimum of 15 years of overall development experience, including a focus on Progress and at least 5 years in QAD ERP development. The ideal candidate will lead and manage the QAD ERP development team and contribute to the enhancement and optimization of our ERP systems. This role requires deep expertise in QAD ERP development and proficiency in technologies such as Qxtend, JSP, .NET, and Tomcat, as well as experience in EDI and QAD EE (Enterprise Edition).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of QAD ERP developers, providing guidance, mentorship, and technical expertise.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and align development efforts accordingly.
• Ensure adherence to best practices and development standards within the team.
• Oversee the design, development, testing, and deployment of QAD ERP solutions.
• Leverage extensive experience in Progress and QAD ERP to architect robust and scalable solutions.
• Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting and resolving complex issues within the ERP system.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Qxtend for integration and customization within the QAD ERP environment.
• Capable of working with .Net UI Front End Coding for customizations.
• Attain deep knowledge in ERP modules, database structure and points of integration with other applications.
• Utilize JSP and .NET for web-based application development and customization.
• Experience in deploying and managing applications on Tomcat.
• Integrate and support Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) solutions within the ERP framework.
• Possess hands-on experience with QAD Enterprise Edition (QAD EE).
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of QAD EE-specific functionalities.
• Ensure seamless integration between QAD EE and other enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including business analysts, project managers, and end-users, to gather requirements and ensure successful delivery of ERP solutions.
• Work closely with the IT leadership team to align ERP development strategies with overall organizational goals.
• Ad hoc data support: provide direct support to end users for production issues in ERP systems and write programs/queries to query the backend database for ad hoc data requests.

Must-Haves

• Progress 4GL Open Edge
• QXtend, EAI tools like Websphere MQ/JMS, JCAPS, Sonic
• UNIX Shell Scripting
• Business Intelligence Tools: MS BI, Power BI or similar
• Version control systems like CVS, GIT, etc.
• QAD Customizations: Experience in developing QAD customizations, particularly in areas such as Shipments and Manufacturing
• Interface Development: Proficiency in creating interfaces to transmit data between QAD and other 3rd party applications
• Experience with various data types, including Master Data, Shipments, Receipts, General Ledgers, Schedules, Invoices, and Vouchers
• Collaboration with EAI teams (e.g., Boomi, JCAPS) to ensure smooth support for all interfaces
• Data Management: Manage the development and support of key QAD Data Replication tasks
• Creation of Global Data Warehouse for report generation and integrations with Power BI
• Creating a common data structure at BI for Report Generation
• Data Flow Architecture: Set up data flow architecture and present results to higher management
• ERP Extracts and Integration: Extraction of master data and transactional data from multiple ERP systems (QAD and SAP) for report generation
• Experience in EDI and Integrations
• Interface Development and Support: Leading the development and support of key ERP interfaces and data replication
• Experience in gathering new system/interface requirements from business stakeholders
• Version Control: Experience with CVS checks-in, peer-review of documents/code, and ensuring standards are followed by internal and external team members
• Training and Mentoring: Mentoring team members and providing training on various aspects, including technology usage, development, and code reviews