Progress 4GL Senior Developer

Assa Abloy Entrance Systems; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Assa Abloy Entrance Systems in Chennai seeks a hands-on Progress 4GL Lead Developer to design, build, and maintain custom solutions within the QAD ERP ecosystem. This role requires deep expertise in Progress/OpenEdge and collaborative work with functional and business teams.

You will design and maintain Progress 4GL programs, build integrations with external systems, and perform code reviews and performance tuning. A strong base in OpenEdge tools and legacy code management is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years hands-on Progress 4GL / ABL development.
• Strong Experience with Progress OpenEdge version 11.x or higher.
• Proficient in Progress database administration: schema management, data dictionary, indexes.
• Experience with OpenEdge tools: AppBuilder, Architect, Procedure Editor, PDSOE.
• Understanding of client-server and multi-tier Progress architectures.
• Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.
• Ability to read/modify complex legacy Progress codebases.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain 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.

Skills

Progress 4GL / ABL

Progress OpenEdge

OpenEdge tools

DBA for OpenEdge

Client-server architectures

Debugging & optimization

Legacy code maintenance

QAD ERP familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS

Tools

QAD .NET UI

QAD Reporting Framework

Progress WebSpeed

REST APIs

OpenEdge BLS

Git/SVN

Job description

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
• 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
• 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