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# Solutions Engineer

- **Company:** Staffing Lab
- **Location:** Telford, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £41,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Backup Devices, Databases, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), UN Electronic Data Interchange for Administration Commerce and Transport, Financial Software, Linux System Administration, Linux Servers, Microsoft SQL Server, Progress OpenEdge (IDE), Power BI, Systems Integration, Microsoft Power Automate, Powerapps, Qad
- **Published:** July 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b077186e397ed983

## About the Role

* 5+ years supporting and developing QAD 2014SE.
 * Strong Progress OpenEdge / ABL (4GL) and database administration experience.
 * Linux administration and troubleshooting.
 * EDI systems and integration experience.
 * Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

 * Automotive industry experience (OEM, Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier).
 * Microsoft SQL Server and/or Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI).
 * Knowledge of MES, ITIL, and EDI standards (EDIFACT, VDA, Odette).
 * Lean manufacturing, supply chain, or production planning exposure.

## Description

Support, maintain, and continuously improve business-critical systems, with a primary focus on the QAD 2014SE ERP platform. Working across manufacturing and supply chain functions, the role covers ERP administration, database management, EDI integrations, and Linux systems support - liaising closely with business stakeholders, customers, and suppliers., * Administer, support, and enhance the QAD 2014SE ERP system, including Manufacturing, Planning, Inventory, Purchasing, Sales Order Processing, Logistics, and Finance modules.

 * Maintain and optimise Progress OpenEdge databases, including backups and disaster recovery.
 * Support and troubleshoot EDI transactions and integrations with customers, suppliers, and logistics partners.
 * Administer Linux servers supporting QAD and associated applications.
 * Identify process automation opportunities and contribute to digital transformation initiatives.
 * Deliver technical documentation and support ERP-related projects end-to-end, including upgrades, testing, and user training., Based on a manufacturing plant floor with exposure to heat, cold, dust, and noise (full PPE and H&S training provided). The role involves representing the company in internal, supplier, and customer meetings.


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