About the role
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.