Software Engineer – UniData MultiValue BASIC 6929
Job Summary
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.
- 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).
- 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.
- Knowledge of JavaScript Java and HTML5/CSS.
- 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.
- Experience with SB (SystemBuilder) or other 4GL technologies.
- Additional programming experience with Java Scala JavaScript or similar languages.
- 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.
Required Skills:
UniData: MultiValue: BASIC: UniData BASIC: SystemBuilder 4GL: JavaScript: Java: Scala: HTML5: CSS: REST APIs: GitHub Copilot: Claude Code: Agile: Scrum: Unit Testing: TDD: SaaS Payroll: HR Software