Progress 4GL Senior Developer

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions is seeking an experienced Progress 4GL Lead Developer to design, build, and maintain custom Progress solutions within our QAD ERP ecosystem. This hands‑on role requires deep expertise with the Progress/OpenEdge stack and close collaboration with functional and business teams.

You will lead development across Progress 4GL programs, support QAD integrations, and drive performance improvements while translating business needs into robust technical designs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years hands-on Progress 4GL/ABL development experience.
• Strong Progress OpenEdge knowledge (OE 11+ preferred).
• Solid Progress DB administration and data dictionary skills.
• Experience with AppBuilder, Architect, Procedure Editor, PDSOE.
• Understanding of client-server and multi-tier Progress architectures.
• Bachelor's degree in CS, IS, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Progress 4GL programs within QAD ERP.
• Build and support integrations between QAD and external systems.
• Perform code reviews, debugging, and performance tuning of Progress apps.
• Translate specs into technical designs and scalable solutions.
• Manage OpenEdge database objects including schemas and stored procedures.
• Collaborate with analysts and users to refine requirements.
• Provide Level 2/3 ERP technical support and issue resolution.

Skills

Progress 4GL/ABL

OpenEdge

DBA

AppBuilder

Architect

Procedure Editor

PDSOE

Client-server

Legacy code

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS

Tools

Git

SVN

CI/CD

QAD UI

Job description

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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
• 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

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