Business Software Developer (Back-End) - San Antonio, TX

Why Join Ford AV?

At Ford AV, we don’t just deliver technology—we create extraordinary experiences. As a trusted leader in the AV industry for over 50 years, we partner with top companies, universities, and government agencies to design and implement cutting-edge audiovisual solutions.

When you join Ford AV, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and growth. We offer:

• Ongoing Industry Training to keep your skills sharp and your career moving forward.
• Comprehensive Benefits PTO & Major Holidays, Health & Life Insurance, 401k Matching, Discretionary Profit Sharing
• Career Advancement Opportunities in an industry-leading company.
• A Collaborative Culture where ideas thrive, and successes are celebrated.

Description
Are you ready to make a significant impact by modernizing and maintaining critical business applications? Ford AV is seeking a highly skilled Back End Business Software Developer who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. In this role, you’ll play a crucial part in building, enhancing, and maintaining business applications that drive our operations, using Progress-based technologies on Unix/Linux platforms.

What You’ll Do

· Maintain & Enhance Applications: Update, modify, install, and develop new character-based Progress programs, ensuring our suite of over 10,000 applications remains robust and reliable.

· System Upgrades & Bug Fixes: Lead routine systems maintenance, perform upgrades to the latest Progress versions, and troubleshoot and resolve bugs reported by end users.

· Collaborative Problem Solving: Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify, analyze, and resolve technical challenges in a collaborative, agile environment.

· Innovate with Data Services: Utilize PASOE data services and the 4GL/ABL language to enhance database-driven applications, ensuring seamless performance across our Unix/Linux systems.

What We’re Looking For

· Technical Expertise: You have strong experience building and maintaining database-driven applications, and a knack for troubleshooting and resolving program issues.

· Progress & ODBC Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Progress RDBMS, 4GL/ABL, and PASOE is highly preferred, with a solid understanding of ODBC connections.

· Version Control Savvy: You’re comfortable with version control systems—experience with Bitbucket is a plus.

· Agile Mindset: Familiarity with DevOps and Agile methodologies, as well as tools like Jira, is beneficial.

· Multi-Tasker & Deadline-Driven: You excel at juggling multiple priorities while consistently meeting established deadlines.

· Educational Background: A degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field—or equivalent hands-on work experience—is preferred.

Ready to Apply?

Take the next step in your career and join a team that values your skills and expertise. Click the link to apply today:www.fordav.com/careers.

Drug-Free Workplace Ford is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, all employees are subject to drug testing. Moreover, pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and/or post-accident drug testing may be conducted in accordance with company policy and all applicable laws to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. All applicants for this position tentatively selected for employment at Ford are subject to pre-employment drug testing and a final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result.

EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Physical Requirements The physical requirements of this role play a pivotal role in ensuring job performance and success. The employee will be engaged in extended periods of sitting while operating a wide range of office equipment. While the work primarily involves sedentary tasks, there may be occasions that call for standing, walking, reaching, talking, hearing, and move objects weighing up to 20 pounds. It is essential for employees to possess proficiency in utilizing standard office tools like computers, printers, and telephones. Furthermore, adequate manual dexterity and eyesight are necessary to effectively handle tasks involving reading, writing, interpreting, and managing paperwork with precision and efficiency.

In a typical office setting, the employee will communicate and engage with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental conditions. Although the role mainly takes place indoors, there might be occasional exposure to outdoor elements such as heat, cold and environmental elements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• I consent to receive text messages from Ford AV about my application/resume? This phone number will only be used to send reminders to complete your application. Your private information will not be sold, shared, or stored for any other purposes. (Yes or No)
• Is required for this position, I have at least 1 year of Progress 4GL/ABL experience, and confirm that this experience reflects on my resume. (Yes or No)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $100,000