Job Description Progress OpenEdge Developer Build Team
Position Title Progress OpenEdge Developer
Team Application Development Build Team
Total Positions 6
Position Summary
We are seeking experienced Progress OpenEdge Developers to join our Build Team in Mexico. The successful candidates will be responsible for developing, enhancing, maintaining, and supporting business-critical applications built on the Progress OpenEdge platform.
This role requires strong technical expertise in Progress OpenEdge 10.2B, Progress ABL/4GL development, and the ability to work effectively with legacy systems while supporting modernization initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with MFG/PRO or QAD ERP applications, possess excellent troubleshooting skills, and be comfortable collaborating with global teams in both English- and Spanish-speaking environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, enhance, and maintain applications using Progress OpenEdge 10.2B.
- Develop and support solutions using Progress ABL/4GL.
- Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and functional solutions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve:
- Database connectivity issues.
- Application performance and functionality problems.
- Review, understand, and modify complex legacy code while ensuring application stability.
- Collaborate with business analysts, functional teams, and stakeholders to deliver application enhancements and production fixes.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, deployment activities, and release management processes.
- Follow established Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes and development best practices.
- Utilize source/version control tools to manage code changes effectively.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to application modernization efforts.
Required Qualifications
Technical Skills
- Strong hands-on experience with Progress OpenEdge 10.2B.
- Strong proficiency in Progress ABL/4GL development.
- Experience working with MFG/PRO and/or QAD ERP applications.
- Experience supporting and enhancing enterprise-scale business applications.
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting capabilities.
- Experience resolving database connectivity and application integration issues.
- Ability to understand, maintain, and enhance legacy application codebases.
- Experience working with version control systems and release management processes.
- Solid understanding of SDLC methodologies and software engineering best practices.
Professional Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Strong collaboration skills in globally distributed teams.
- Detail-oriented, with a focus on quality and reliability.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or ERP-driven environments.
- Exposure to application modernization and system integration initiatives.
- Experience working in Agile and hybrid development environments.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in Progress OpenEdge development.
- Proven experience supporting enterprise applications in production environments.
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work on mission-critical enterprise applications.
- Collaborate with global teams across business and technology functions.
- Contribute to modernization initiatives while supporting established ERP platforms.
- Be part of a highly collaborative and customer-focused development organization.