Progress Software Developer

How you will contribute

• To undertake the full development lifecycle of a global Progress application.
• To produce high quality software solutions within time and budget.
• To provide support of existing applications to an agreed SLA.
• To work within a team and focus on continuous improvement and learning.
• To create innovative solutions to problems.
• To facilitate and support onsite deployments of major projects.
• To perform other related duties as assigned.

• Abide on the policies and regulations of the company, and within the Technology group.

• Taking ownership of the project tasks target and delivery dates to meet customer expectations.

• Strictly adhere to each phase of the development lifecycle using the internal tools in collaboration with all teams.

• Owning and taking-up responsibilities. 

• Receptive to learning to strengthen skills and reduce mistakes.

• Able to investigate issues and bring possible solutions.

What you will bring

Qualifications and Experience 

• Degree or third level qualification in IT or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of Unix / Linux Operating System and commands.
• Knowledge of full development lifecycle, such as: analysis, design, development, unit testing, code reviews and implementation
• Developed applications using Progress 4GL and/or Progress OpenEdge platform
• Working knowledge of Progress database, tables and indexes
• Exposure to querying relational databases.
• Working knowledge of Unix or Linux Operating System and commands.
• Experience in development of successfully delivering development projects in a commercial environment.
• Knowledge of REST API is an advantage
• Working knowledge of EDI, XML and JSON messaging
• Working knowledge of Zebra printers / ZPL coding is a plus

Skills

• Ability to work under pressure and deliver to changing business demands.
• Ability to see bigger picture and understand a global application focus.
• Ability to code to standards and take direction as to general coding method.
• Strong communication skills – Willing to listen. You communicate clearly. You can explain just about anything to anyone.  You’re comfortable on the phone or to groups of people. You are incredibly tactful when delivering the facts.    
• Problem solving - You enjoy solving problems. Getting to the root cause. You love taking on difficult challenges and finding creative, innovative solutions. You don’t get flustered easily. If you don’t know the answer, you’ll dig until you find it.
• Detail oriented - You pay strong attention to the details as it is one of your core qualities. As far as you are concerned, anything worth doing is worth doing right, every single time. You stay focused and nothing falls through the cracks on your watch. 
• Exceptional critical thinking skills - You can identify gaps in logic and underlying causes of issues; You think on your feet. You like learning new things, and you can learn quickly. 
• Strong collaborator - You can work independently because you self-manage, with limited direction and guidance, but you also enjoy collaborating across dynamic and multi-cultural teams and are personable, helpful and incredibly organised. 
• Results oriented - You are proactive in handling competing priorities and meet your deadlines and commitments; you always demonstrate a “can do” positive attitude.
• Confidentiality - You consider and protect the confidentiality of company data at ALL times.
• Flexibility to travel - You are ready to travel to facilitate and support onsite deployments of major projects.
• Languages - You can speak English.

Please note that this is a hybrid role. 

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. 

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.