Sr Progress OpenEdge Engineer

Responsibilities

• Operate as part of a cross-functional Agile team member by collaborating throughout the entire life cycle of a project.
• Expert level understanding of object-oriented design methodologies.
• Responsible for code reviews and enforcing code standards while keeping performance of the core application in mind to ensure consistency across the team.
• Aid in coordinating backend product upgrades.
• Help promote and execute strategic direction on core functionality.
• Champion change and take initiative before and when problems arise and when opportunities are presented.
• Provide Agile and lean methodologies leadership.
• Strong advocate for the development process and culture of continuous improvement.
• Build relationships with team members and guide teammates towards results and help develop others to achieve their goals.
• Break large requests down into sub-tasks.
• Investigate/fix bugs.
• Owning multiple functional areas or whole product(s).
• Review and regularly provide feedback on test plans.
• Deep technical expertise and influence in critical area(s).
• Hold others accountable and help ensure code standards are followed and/or help set code standards.
• Mentor new hires.
• Involved in concept designs and identifies risk prior to starting major projects.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of several programming languages specifically Progress ABL.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be comfortable and willing to openly discuss work items within a cross-functional team.
• Experience with Lean, Agile, Kanban methodologies.
• Capability for providing direction, coaching and mentorship.
• Demonstrated ability to lead others.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.