JDE Technical Lead (Technical & Functional) | JDE Technical Lead (Technical & Functional)

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. in India seeks a JDE WorldSoft A7.3 Technical Lead with 10+ years of experience to own both technical development and functional consulting across JDE modules.

The role requires strong RPG/CL/AS400 expertise and familiarity with World Writer, FASTR, and DREAM Writer. The position covers end-to-end responsibilities from requirements to deployment, with emphasis on problem solving, cross‑functional collaboration, and process optimization.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in JDE WorldSoft A7.3 modules and end-to-end business processes.
• Ability to map business requirements to JDE solutions.
• Experience with finance, procurement, manufacturing, and distribution modules.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirement gathering, fit–gap analysis, and solution design for JDE WorldSoft A7.3 modules.
• Configure and support core modules: Finance, Procurement & Inventory, Manufacturing & Shop Floor, Sales & Distribution.
• Translate requirements into system specs and functional designs; support UAT, training and deployment.
• Troubleshoot data setup, configuration, and processes; drive improvements and cross‑functional collaborations.

Skills

JDE WorldSoft knowledge

AS/400 RPG/CL/SQL

Process analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelors in CS/IS/Engineering

Tools

WorldWriter

FASTR

DREAM Writer

Data Dictionary

Job description

Job Description: JDE WorldSoft A7.3 – Technical Lead (10+ Years Experience)

Position Title: JDE Technical Lead (Technical & Functional)

Experience: 10–15 Years

Location: Pune or Bangalore

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced JD Edwards (JDE) WorldSoft A7.3 Professional with deep expertise across both technical development and functional consulting. The ideal candidate will have end‑to‑end understanding of WorldSoft A7.3 modules, strong development skills in RPG/CL/AS400, and proven experience delivering, enhancing, and supporting JDE ERP solutions in complex business environments.

Key Responsibilities

Functional Responsibilities

• Lead requirement gathering, fit–gap analysis, and solution design for JDE WorldSoft A7.3 modules.
• Configure and support core modules such as:
  • Finance (GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets)
  • Procurement & Inventory
  • Manufacturing & Shop Floor
  • Sales & Distribution
• Translate business requirements into system specifications and functional designs.
• Support business users during UAT, training, and deployment phases.
• Troubleshoot functional issues including data setup, configuration, and process flows.
• Drive process improvements, best practices, and optimization initiatives across modules.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for integrations and enhancements.

Technical Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and troubleshoot applications using:
  • RPG, RPGLE, CLLE, SQL/400
  • JDE World Writer, FASTR, DREAM Writer
  • WorldSoft file layouts, DDTT, Data Dictionary
• Perform JDE WorldSoft customizations, report modifications, and workflow enhancements.
• Analyze and optimize AS/400 system performance related to JDE jobs, batch processes, and application code.
• Design technical specifications and collaborate on functional–technical solution alignment.
• Develop data migration scripts, interfaces, and integrations with external systems.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis and provide long‑term resolution for technical defects.
• Support upgrades, patches, and retrofits within the JDE WorldSoft ecosystem.

Required Skills & Experience

Functional Skills

• Strong understanding of JDE WorldSoft A7.3 core modules and end‑to‑end business processes.
• Ability to map business requirements to JDE standardized solutions.
• Experience with:
  • Item master and inventory management
  • Procure‑to‑pay
  • Order‑to‑cash
  • Manufacturing execution
  • General ledger, accounting, and financial reporting
• Expertise in configuration, table setups, and cross‑module dependencies.

Technical Skills

• 10+ years hands‑on experience in AS/400, RPG, RPGLE, CL, SQL/400.
• Strong command of JDE WorldSoft A7.3 toolsets:
  • World Writer, FASTR
  • DREAM Writer
  • Data Dictionary / Data Structures
  • Menus & security setup
• Experience with EDI, APIs, and system integrations is a plus.
• Ability to read, understand, and troubleshoot legacy RPG code.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical thinking.
• Ability to lead functional & technical discussions independently.
• Strong documentation and knowledge management habits.
• Team player with ability to work across global teams.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).