Onsite Developer Support Specialist (xBase++ Business Systems)

• Provide onsite, day-to-day development and technical support for an xBase-based application.
• Diagnose and resolve bugs, data issues, and performance problems in existing xBase code.
• Make enhancements and small-to-medium feature changes as requested by the client's business teams.
• Support accounting and finance end users, translating business / accounting requirements into application changes.
• Maintain data integrity across SQL / xBase data files, including backups, imports, and exports.
• Document code changes, known issues, and system behavior for continuity.
• Liaise with client stakeholders and our team on status, priorities, and escalations.

• Professional software development experience (language-agnostic background acceptable).
• Willingness and aptitude to be trained in XbASE++ development.
• Working knowledge of, or strong interest in, accounting / financial concepts (GL, AP/AR, reconciliations, or similar).
• Comfortable working full-time onsite at the client location.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently with legacy systems.
• Clear written and verbal communication for direct client interaction.

• Prior hands-on experience with XbASE++, FoxPro, Visual FoxPro, or other xBase-family tools.
• Experience supporting or developing accounting / ERP software.
• Familiarity with SQL structures and related data migration / integration tools.
• Experience in a client-facing or embedded support role.

To apply, please send your CV with your salary expectations to [email protected]

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

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