Senior Software Engineer - Progress 4GL

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in OpenEdge development and JavaScript-based web applications. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and supporting business-critical solutions related to bookkeeping, project management, and system integrations. This role provides an excellent opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to a product used in both hosted and on-premises customer environments.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using OpenEdge 12.2/12.8 and JavaScript.
• Support and enhance both WebClient and browser-based versions of the application.
• Develop and maintain integrations/interfaces with external systems.
• Work with OpenEdge, Oracle, and SQL databases for application development and optimization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application and production issues.
• Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, and architecture decisions.
• Collaborate with QA to ensure product quality and reliability.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members.
• Support deployments and customer-specific configurations in hosted and on-premises environments.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of software development experience.
• Strong expertise in OpenEdge 12.2/12.8 and Progress ABL (4GL).
• Solid JavaScript development experience.
• Strong database experience with OpenEdge DB, Oracle, and/or SQL Server.
• Experience developing and supporting web-based applications.
• Experience with application integrations and interfacing.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.
• Experience working across the full software development lifecycle.
• Ability to take ownership of complex technical challenges.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• A quality-focused approach to software development.
• Ability to balance technical requirements with business needs.
• A proactive mindset and willingness to drive improvements.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with ERP or business management software.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping, accounting, or financial systems.
• Experience with project management modules.
• Exposure to cloud-hosted and customer-hosted application environments.
• Understanding of web server configurations and deployments.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to mentor and support less experienced team members.
• Strong stakeholder management and customer-facing skills.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and business domains.

Skills

ABL, JS, JavaScript, OpenEdge, Progress 4GL, Progress ABL