What Is a Progress Developer and How to Become One

By ZipRecruiter Marketplace Research Team

Progress is a programming language, also called Progress 4GL, that is used for business application development and created by a company with the same name. The programming language is now known as OpenEdge. As a Progress, or OpenEdge, developer, your responsibilities include using the OpenEdge language to create business applications with relational databases and programming tools. Progress’s tools can be integrated with numerous third-party applications, and they are suitable for developers working with web development, mobile apps, desktop software, and database applications. When seeking work in this technical specialty, you should look for jobs as both a Progress developer and an OpenEdge developer.

Typical qualifications for a Progress developer include professional experience developing business software solutions and expertise with OpenEdge software. Employers may prefer applicants with a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a closely related field. Important skills for the career include excellent organizational and analytical problem-solving abilities, as well as knowledge of 4GL language, JavaScript, and SQL.