Your new company You will be working for a known organisation. This day rate is £600 per day inside IR35 and it's fully remote. Your new role The QAD Solution Engineer is responsible for the hands-on development, maintenance, and technical support of our enterprise QAD ERP system. In this role, you will write code, maintain databases, and support integrations with SAP. You will leverage your technical skills in Progress 4GL/ABL and SQL to ensure high system availability, troubleshoot bugs, and deliver functional enhancements to the business. Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Development & Customization Coding: Develop and customize QAD ERP applications using Progress 4GL/ABL to meet business requirements. Database Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance, querying, and schema changes on Progress OpenEdge and SQL databases. Interface Support: Maintain and troubleshoot existing data pipelines and middleware integrations connecting QAD and SAP. System Support & Troubleshooting Issue Resolution: Act as the Level 2/3 technical support for system bugs, data discrepancies, and application failures. SQL Reporting: Write and optimize SQL queries, scripts, and views to generate custom operational reports and extract data. Testing: Create technical test plans, execute unit testing, and support users during User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Collaboration & Documentation (Grade C1/C2 Expectations) Technical Documentation: Author and maintain detailed technical specifications, code documentation, and database schemas. Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with business analysts and SAP team members to map data fields and resolve integration issues. Deployment Support: Assist the Solution Lead with patch applications, system upgrades, and code deployments. Required Skills & QualificationsTechnical Skills: QAD Experience: 3 to 6 years of technical experience with QAD ERP modules (e.g., Manufacturing, Distribution, or Finance). Progress DB / 4GL: Solid programming experience in Progress 4GL/ABL (both character-based and GUI/chui environments) and Progress OpenEdge databases. SQL Skills: Good proficiency in writing SQL queries, working with relational databases (MS SQL or Oracle), and understanding database connections. SAP Awareness: Basic understanding of SAP architecture and common integration methods (e.g., IDocs, RFCs, or API web services). Reporting: Experience using reporting tools like Cyberquery, QAD Browsers, or Excel/SQL extraction tools. What you'll get in return Flexible working options available. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
QAD Solution Engineer in City of London employer: Hays Technology
Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, offering a remote working environment that promotes work-life balance. As a Service Readiness Manager, you'll benefit from competitive daily rates and the opportunity to engage with diverse teams, enhancing your professional growth while ensuring the successful deployment of critical services. Our supportive culture prioritises employee development and provides a platform for meaningful contributions to impactful projects.
