QAD Solution Engineer

Rate: £550 - £595 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: UK Remote
Clearance Required: BPSS
Nationality Requirement: UK National

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced QAD Solution Engineer to support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of a critical QAD ERP environment.

This is a hands-on technical role where you'll develop and customise QAD solutions, maintain databases, support integrations with SAP, and provide 2nd/3rd line application support. Working closely with business and technical teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring the platform remains reliable, scalable, and aligned to business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and customise QAD ERP applications using Progress 4GL/ABL.
• Maintain and support Progress OpenEdge and SQL databases.
• Support and troubleshoot integrations between QAD and SAP systems.
• Provide Level 2/3 support for application issues, defects, and data discrepancies.
• Write and optimise SQL queries, scripts, views, and reports.
• Support system testing, UAT activities, upgrades, and deployments.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, specifications, and database schemas.
• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and SAP teams to resolve technical and integration challenges.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 3+ years' experience working with QAD ERP.
• Strong programming experience with Progress 4GL/ABL.
• Experience supporting Progress OpenEdge databases.
• Strong SQL development and database experience (Oracle, SQL Server, or similar).
• Experience troubleshooting and supporting ERP applications.
• Knowledge of QAD Manufacturing, Distribution, or Finance modules.
• Experience writing reports, queries, and data extracts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience integrating QAD with SAP.
• Knowledge of SAP integration methods including:
  • IDocs
  • RFCs
  • APIs/Web Services
• Experience with reporting tools such as:
  • Cyberquery
  • QAD Browsers
  • Excel-based reporting solutions
• Experience supporting ERP upgrades and deployment activities.