Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced QAD ERP Development Lead with a minimum of 15 years of overall development experience, including a focus on Progress and at least 5 years in QAD ERP development. The ideal candidate will lead and manage the QAD ERP development team and contribute to the enhancement and optimization of our ERP systems. This role requires deep expertise in QAD ERP development and proficiency in technologies such as Qxtend, JSP, .NET, and Tomcat, as well as experience in EDI and QAD EE (Enterprise Edition).
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of QAD ERP developers, providing guidance, mentorship, and technical expertise.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and align development efforts accordingly.
- Ensure adherence to best practices and development standards within the team.
- Oversee the design, development, testing, and deployment of QAD ERP solutions.
- Leverage extensive experience in Progress and QAD ERP to architect robust and scalable solutions.
- Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting and resolving complex issues within the ERP system.
- Demonstrate proficiency in Qxtend for integration and customization within the QAD ERP environment.
- Capable of working with .Net UI Front End Coding for customizations.
- Attain deep knowledge in ERP modules, database structure and points of integration with other applications.
- Utilize JSP and .NET for web-based application development and customization.
- Experience in deploying and managing applications on Tomcat.
- Integrate and support Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) solutions within the ERP framework.
- Possess hands-on experience with QAD Enterprise Edition (QAD EE).
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of QAD EE-specific functionalities.
- Ensure seamless integration between QAD EE and other enterprise systems.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, including business analysts, project managers, and end-users, to gather requirements and ensure successful delivery of ERP solutions.
- Work closely with the IT leadership team to align ERP development strategies with overall organizational goals.
- Ad hoc data support : provide direct support to end users for production issues in ERP systems and write programs / queries to query the backend database for ad hoc data requests.
Must-Haves
Progress 4GL Open EdgeQXtend, EAI tools like Websphere MQ / JMS, JCAPS, SonicUNIX Shell ScriptingBusiness Intelligence Tools : MS BI, Power BI or similarVersion control systems like CVS, GIT, etc.QAD Customizations : Experience in developing QAD customizations, particularly in areas such as Shipments and ManufacturingInterface Development : Proficiency in creating interfaces to transmit data between QAD and other 3rd party applicationsExperience with various data types, including Master Data, Shipments, Receipts, General Ledgers, Schedules, Invoices, and VouchersCollaboration with EAI teams (e.g., Boomi, JCAPS) to ensure smooth support for all interfacesData Management : Manage the development and support of key QAD Data Replication tasksCreation of Global Data Warehouse for report generation and integrations with Power BICreating a common data structure at BI for Report GenerationData Flow Architecture : Set up data flow architecture and present results to higher managementERP Extracts and Integration : Extraction of master data and transactional data from multiple ERP systems (QAD and SAP) for report generationExperience in EDI and IntegrationsInterface Development and Support : Leading the development and support of key ERP interfaces and data replicationExperience in gathering new system / interface requirements from business stakeholdersVersion Control : Experience with CVS checks-in, peer-review of documents / code, and ensuring standards are followed by internal and external team membersTraining and Mentoring : Mentoring team members and providing training on various aspects, including technology usage, development, and code reviews#J-18808-Ljbffr