Progress 4GL Software Engineer

Mohawk Industries, Inc.•Dallas, TX

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries. Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal-Tile. The Sr Progress 4GL Software Engineer is a high-performing contributor that works on the design and development of complex systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business goals. This role will participate in the evaluation, customization, implementation, and support of purchased applications and work at the highest technical level of all phases of applications systems analysis and programming activities. Please note that we will NOT provide relocation assistance (Candidates are expected to relocate on own 3 weeks from time of offer acceptance) Employees are required to report in office 4 days a week / 7834 CF Hawn Freeway | Dallas, Texas 75217 (NO NEGOTIATION) This is a direct hire role; We are NOT open to employing through contractor or agency

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
4-6 years’ relevant experience or equivalent education and/or experience.
2-4 years job specific systems analysis work experience with an emphasis on decision support systems.
2+ years’ experience with RPG.
Familiar with Oracle.
Relational and multidimensional database design, and software packaging and/or systems implementation.
Experience with RDBMSs, front end query tools and other data warehousing software.
Knowledge of advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products.
Flexible attitude, adaptable to change, team player, and able to handle multiple projects at once.
High degree of professionalism, judgment, maturity, and resourcefulness in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Support the modernization of legacy components by migrating them to contemporary languages such as C# and Python , where appropriate.
Design, develop, and optimize database schemas, queries, and stored procedures across multiple platforms, including Progress OpenEdge RDBMS, Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL), Oracle, and PostgreSQL , ensuring data integrity, security, and performance.
Perform and support Progress OpenEdge version upgrades and implement Progress Application Server (PAS) to improve system performance and scalability.
Integrate internal applications with external enterprise systems and platforms, including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), SAP, and BizTalk , as well as production floor technologies such as PLC controllers, Red Lion controllers, barcode printers, scanners, and handheld devices .
Develop and maintain web-based user interface components using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript , and work with data formats and protocols such as XML and JSON to deliver intuitive, responsive solutions for end users.
Write, maintain, and support automation scripts and tools in both Linux (e.g., Bash shell scripting) and Windows scripting environments to improve development efficiency, deployment processes, and system administration.
Support and configure Linux-based barcode thin clients and printing solutions , leveraging tools and technologies such as SATO Barcode Printer Language (SBPL) and NiceLabel for label design, configuration, and system integration.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, code, test, implement, and maintain complex application systems primarily using Progress OpenEdge ABL (4GL) and related technologies.
Support the modernization of legacy components by migrating them to contemporary languages such as C# and Python , where appropriate.
Design, develop, and optimize database schemas, queries, and stored procedures across multiple platforms, including Progress OpenEdge RDBMS, Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL), Oracle, and PostgreSQL , ensuring data integrity, security, and performance.
Perform and support Progress OpenEdge version upgrades and implement Progress Application Server (PAS) to improve system performance and scalability.
Provide post-upgrade “hyper care” support to ensure system stability and full functionality.
Integrate internal applications with external enterprise systems and platforms, including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), SAP, and BizTalk , as well as production floor technologies such as PLC controllers, Red Lion controllers, barcode printers, scanners, and handheld devices .
Develop and maintain web-based user interface components using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript , and work with data formats and protocols such as XML and JSON to deliver intuitive, responsive solutions for end users.
Write, maintain, and support automation scripts and tools in both Linux (e.g., Bash shell scripting) and Windows scripting environments to improve development efficiency, deployment processes, and system administration.
Support and configure Linux-based barcode thin clients and printing solutions , leveraging tools and technologies such as SATO Barcode Printer Language (SBPL) and NiceLabel for label design, configuration, and system integration.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, operations, IT infrastructure, and business stakeholders to gather requirements, translate business needs into technical designs, and implement effective, scalable solutions.
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
Conduct performance tuning, debugging, and optimization of new and existing applications to ensure reliability, scalability, security compliance, and maintainability, following industry best practices and company standards.
Ensure adherence to IT department standards, methodologies, and quality objectives throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Maintain comprehensive documentation, including requirements, design specifications, test plans, and user documentation, and contribute to continuous process improvement through lessons learned.
Utilize software development lifecycle tools and practices , including Agile methodologies, version control systems, and issue tracking tools (e.g., JIRA) , to manage work items, track progress, and deliver high-quality solutions.
Provide production support and troubleshooting for applications running on Linux and Windows platforms , including participation in on-call support rotations as required.
Respond promptly to system incidents to minimize downtime and business impact.
Perform other duties as needed.