Software Engineer - UniData / MultiValue BASIC 6929

Software Engineer - UniData / MultiValue BASIC 6929

We are looking for a Software Engineer with experience in UniData, MultiValue databases, and BASIC programming languages to contribute to the maintenance, enhancement, and modernization of enterprise Payroll and HR software products .

As a key member of the Engineering team, you will work on business-critical applications deployed across SaaS, mobile, and on-premises environments . The role involves software development, debugging, troubleshooting, application modernization, and continuous improvements to system reliability and scalability.

You will also leverage modern AI-assisted engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot and Claude Code to accelerate development, improve code quality, enhance system understanding, and optimize engineering workflows.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with UniData or related MultiValue technologies , strong programming fundamentals, and the ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, QA, Product Management, Customer Support, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, debug, and enhance applications using UniData BASIC / MultiValue BASIC .
  
• Use development, editing, and debugging tools to identify and resolve software issues.
  
• Maintain and enhance existing Payroll and HR software applications .
  
• Use AI-assisted coding tools , such as GitHub Copilot and Claude Code, to accelerate development and improve engineering workflows.
  
• Collaborate with QA Engineers to ensure application quality, functionality, reliability, and performance .
  
• Troubleshoot complex issues across multiple application tiers.
  
• Identify and resolve technical problems proactively while escalating issues when additional support is required.
  
• Continuously improve the reliability, maintainability, performance, and scalability of existing applications.
  
• Participate actively in Agile software development teams .
  
• Contribute to and, when appropriate, lead priority R&D and technical improvement initiatives .
  
• Develop deep expertise across multiple areas of the product, its underlying technologies, architecture, and design patterns.
  
• Build and consume RESTful web services and APIs .
  
• Collaborate closely with Software Engineers, QA, Product Management, Customer Support , and other cross-functional teams.
  
• Manage development priorities and deliver assigned work within established deadlines.
  
• Apply software engineering best practices, including Unit Testing and Test-Driven Development (TDD) .
  

Requirements

• Hands‑on experience with UniData or related MultiValue database technologies .
  
• Experience programming with UniData BASIC, MultiValue BASIC , or strong experience with a comparable BASIC language that enables rapid adoption.
  
• Solid software development, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
  
• Experience developing and maintaining enterprise software applications.
  
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs / web services .
  
• Experience working with Agile/Scrum software development methodologies .
  
• Knowledge of Unit Testing and Test-Driven Development (TDD) .
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  
• Ability to troubleshoot issues across different application layers.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across Engineering, QA, Product Management, and Customer Support teams.
  
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet project deadlines.
  
• Proactive mindset with the ability to identify when technical assistance or escalation is required.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SB (SystemBuilder)+ or other 4GL technologies .
  
• Experience using AI-assisted software development tools , particularly GitHub Copilot and/or Claude Code .
  
• Previous experience developing or supporting Payroll, Human Resources (HR), or Accounting software .
  
• Experience working with SaaS and/or on-premises enterprise applications .