Progress Application Developer - Support Office

Description About the Role : Take ownership of our core ERP system ACE, as a Progress 4GL Application Developer.

This is your chance to modernise legacy tech, drive innovation, and make a difference in how our business operates.

You'll be instrumental in maintaining and evolving this platform, ensuring it remains robust, responsive, and aligned with the needs of our building trade customers and internal stakeholders.In this role, you'll do far more than provide support joining a high-impact, collaborative IT team where you'll play a key role in shaping the future of ACE that powers everything from inventory and pricing to customer transactions and delivery fulfilment across our nationwide branch network.

Maintain and enhance the ACE (Progress 4GL) ERP platform Deliver system improvements that streamline workflows and elevate user experience Modernise legacy components while ensuring platform stability and performance Collaborate with business analysts and operational leads to deliver scalable solutions Provide responsive support and contribute technical input to business-led projects Based on site at our Support Office in Penrose.

This is a permanent full-time role, offering 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with business-critical after-hours on-call responsibilities as required.

About You : To succeed in this role, you'll bring proven experience working with Progress / Open Edge or a similar ERP system, along with a strong understanding of how enterprise platforms enable operational efficiency and business continuity.

Solid grasp of database architecture, system integration, and performance optimisation Confident working in a Linux-based environment, with scripting capabilities Familiarity with software development lifecycle methodologies such as Agile or Waterfall Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and operational stakeholders Comfortable using AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot) to support development, documentation, or problem-solving Industry experience in construction, building materials, or distribution are advantageous Our Benefits : Competitive base salary and staff-buying privileges Genuine development opportunities that come with being part of the wider Fletcher Building Group Women in Sales initiative, a dedicated programme whose core focus is on providing opportunities to women in our network to upskill, learn, grow and achieve their personal and career aspirations Health