Lead Software Engineer, Progress ABL
About The Position
SS&C is a leading financial services and healthcare technology company headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, with over 27,000 employees in 35 countries. Approximately 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology. This role is for a Lead Software Engineer specializing in Progress ABL, based in Toronto, Ontario, as a full-time position. SS&C is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment, seeking dynamic individuals who value collaboration, accountability, integrity, and innovation. The company operates in a fast-paced environment, promoting flexibility and authenticity, and offers a hybrid working model.
Requirements
- 10+ years of hands-on experience with Progress ABL / OpenEdge technologies (e.g., AppServer, WebSpeed, PAS for OpenEdge)
- Experience working with Progress Character UI (ChUI) in Unix/Linux environments
- Experience working in XML and JSON processing in conjunction with REST APIs
- Familiarity with source control systems such as Git
- Exposure to enterprise tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, and SharePoint
- Solid understanding of SDLC processes, Agile methodologies (SCRUM), and Release/Change Management practices
- Strong adherence to development standards and industry best practices
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development and automation concepts, with a keen interest in improving engineering efficiency
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Visual Studio Code will be an advantage
Responsibilities
- Take ownership and lead project deliveries through effective cross-team collaboration
- Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, QA, and DevOps
- Optimize existing ABL code for performance, maintainability, and reliability
- Lead code reviews and enforce best practices
- Act as a single point of contact for providing timely resource and project updates
- Mentor and coach developers of all levels of experience
Benefits
- RRSP Matching Program
- Professional Development Reimbursement
- Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off
- Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental Leave
- Discounts on fitness clubs
- Discounts on travel
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
