Principal Software Engineer

Job Title: Progress OpenEdge Developer (OOABL / ADM2 / Classic AppServer)

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Progress OpenEdge Developer with expertise in OOABL, ADM2, Classic AppServer, and strong database knowledge. The candidate will design, develop, and maintain robust business applications while ensuring high performance, scalability, and maintainability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using Progress OpenEdge (OOABL), ensuring reliability, scalability, and adherence to performance standards.
• Apply reusable code design principles and leverage application architecture/framework capabilities to deliver maintainable solutions.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners to shape product direction by combining technical feasibility with user needs.
• Develop, extend, and debug applications using ADM2 and Classic Progress AppServer.
• Write efficient queries and optimize Progress OpenEdge DB and SQL database interactions.
• Contribute high-quality code following Progress Programming Standards, maintaining clear design and technical documentation.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and troubleshooting across multiple application layers.

Required Experience (5–7 Years):

• Strong, hands-on experience in Progress 4GL / OOABL, specifically OpenEdge 11.7.
• Expertise in ADM2-based application development.
• Practical experience with Classic AppServer (PASOE knowledge is a plus).
• Thorough understanding of Progress OpenEdge database concepts, data modeling, and optimization techniques.
• Experience in .NET Framework / .NET Core development.
• Hands-on experience with Entity Framework (EF).
• Strong experience with SQL databases including writing, tuning, and debugging SQL queries.
• Solid understanding of Progress OpenEdge application architectures.
• Mature skills in application design, coding, testing, debugging, and performance tuning.

Tools & Development Methodologies

• Experience with Confluence, JIRA, Mercurial, and Git.
• Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, particularly SCRUM.
• Understanding of Object-Oriented Analysis & Design (OOAD) and component-based architecture.
• Knowledge of software development best practices, version control, and collaborative workflows.

Soft Skills

• Collaborative and open mindset with willingness to share ideas and knowledge.
• Proactive problem-solving approach with strong ownership and follow-through.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple time-sensitive tasks effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills