QAD Solution Engineer

eTeam Workforce Limited; United States; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

eTeam Workforce Limited is seeking a QAD Solution Engineer to support the QAD ERP system remotely. You will develop, maintain, and troubleshoot progress-based applications while integrating with SAP and SQL databases.

The role requires hands-on development, middleware integration knowledge, and experience with QAD and Progress 4GL/ABL. BPSS clearance is required for this position, and work is offered on a remote basis.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of hands-on QAD ERP experience.
• Strong Progress 4GL/ABL development skills.
• Proficient SQL and database querying.
• Basic SAP integration knowledge (IDocs, RFCs or API).
• Experience with reporting tools (Cyberquery, QAD Browsers, Excel/SQL).

Responsibilities

• Develop and customize QAD ERP applications using Progress 4GL/ABL.
• Maintain databases and support Progress OpenEdge/ SQL schemas.
• Troubleshoot data pipelines and SAP middleware integrations.
• Create test plans, execute unit testing, and support UAT.
• Document technical specifications and collaborate cross-team.

Skills

QAD

Progress 4GL/ABL

SQL

SAP awareness

Reporting tools

Tools

Progress OpenEdge

MS SQL

Oracle

Job description

We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.

Job Title: QAD Solution Engineer

Clearance required: BPSS

Location:- Remote

Job Description

The QAD Solution Engineer is responsible for the hands-on development, maintenance, and technical support of our enterprise QAD ERP system. In this role, you will write code, maintain databases, and support integrations with SAP. You will leverage your technical skills in Progress 4GL/ABL and SQL to ensure high system availability, troubleshoot bugs, and deliver functional enhancements to the business.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Development & Customization

• Coding: Develop and customize QAD ERP applications using Progress 4GL/ABL to meet business requirements.
• Database Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance, querying, and schema changes on Progress OpenEdge and SQL databases.
• Interface Support: Maintain and troubleshoot existing data pipelines and Middleware integrations connecting QAD and SAP.

System Support & Troubleshooting

• Issue Resolution: Act as the Level 2/3 technical support for system bugs, data discrepancies, and application failures.
• SQL Reporting: Write and optimize SQL queries, scripts, and views to generate custom operational reports and extract data.
• Testing: Create technical test plans, execute unit testing, and support users during User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

Collaboration & Documentation (Grade C1/C2 Expectations)

• Technical Documentation: Author and maintain detailed technical specifications, code documentation, and database schemas.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with business analysts and SAP team members to map data fields and resolve integration issues.
• Deployment Support: Assist the Solution Lead with patch applications, system upgrades, and code deployments.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• QAD Experience: 3 to 6 years of technical experience with QAD ERP modules (eg, Manufacturing, Distribution, or Finance).
• Progress DB/4GL: Solid programming experience in Progress 4GL/ABL (both character-based and GUI/chui environments) and Progress OpenEdge databases.
• SQL Skills: Good proficiency in writing SQL queries, working with relational databases (MS SQL or Oracle), and understanding database connections.
• SAP Awareness: Basic understanding of SAP architecture and common integration methods (eg, IDocs, RFCs, or API web services).
• Reporting: Experience using reporting tools like Cyberquery, QAD Browsers, or Excel/SQL extraction tools.