Progress OpenEdge Developer
Progress OpenEdge Developer
- Brussels – Fonsnylaan
- Permanent
- Tech, Security & IT Services
We are looking for an experienced Progress OpenEdge Developer to join our development team and contribute to the evolution of our core application serving our Group Insurance customers. You will work on a critical system that supports end to end processes such as contract management, claims handling, customer communication, and reporting. You are familiar with an agile environment and are used to work with Scrum methodology.
The application interacts closely with our customer-facing frontend, MWP, and a part of your mission will also be to ensure smooth, reliable communication and integration between OpenEdge services and MWP components.
What does your job as a Progress OpenEdge Developer look like?
Develop, enhance, and maintain functionalities in our Progress OpenEdge v12.8 environment
Translate business requirements into solid, maintainable technical solutions
Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve incidents, ensuring stability and continuity of services
Collaborate closely with MWP front-end developers to maintain and evolve integration points (APIs, data flows, validations)
Work within Azure DevOps to contribute to CI/CD pipelines for build and deployment automation
Use Azure Boards to manage tasks, sprints, user stories, and delivery progress
Participate in modernization initiatives, including API development and architectural improvements
Ensure proper documentation and consistent application of coding best practices
Support performance optimization and continuous improvement efforts across the system
This is how you fit perfectly into our team
Proven experience in Progress OpenEdge ABL/4GL, preferably with version 12.8
Good understanding of relational databases (Progress RDBMS experience is a plus)
Experience with incident troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and production support
Familiarity with API integrations, REST services, or other middleware technologies
Ability to collaborate effectively with front-end teams and understand end-to-end application flows
Experience working in complex enterprise environments
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
Experience in the insurance or financial services sector is a significant asset
Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
Proficiency in English; knowledge of French or Dutch is mandatory
What we offer
An opportunity to work on a strategic application used by all stakeholders in the group insurance segment
A balanced role combining new development and operational responsibilities
Close collaboration with modern technologies (Visual Studio code with AI, V12.8 open edge, CI/CD pipeline, GIT and front-end technologies through the MWP platform)
A stable environment with modernization initiatives and real technical challenges
A collaborative workplace where your expertise makes a direct impact
Training opportunities around Open Edge, integration technologies, and emerging tools
Working with a dynamic Guild to innovate and exchange best practices
Who are we looking for?
NN is looking for people who give their best, come up with fresh ideas and are willing to take the initiative. People who can live by our values: care, clear and commit. We believe in an open and inclusive culture, where everyone feels welcome, valued and respected. So be yourself above all!
What you get with NN
Your attractive salary package is supplemented by some attractive fringe benefits such as:
group and hospitalization insurance
meal and eco-vouchers
20 holiday days and 12 days recovery time
To discover your talents, develop them further and build on your career, you will receive:
a diverse range of training courses
a comprehensive onboarding
workshops, coaching & well-being services
opportunities for internal mobility
At NN, we know how important it is to have a good work-life balance. That’s why we offer a flexible home working policy. To give your creativity an extra boost, you can, of course, always visit our new working environment in the bustling Brussels, easily accessible by public transport.
Do you see yourself working as a Progress OpenEdge Developer?
You are more than welcome!
Press “Apply now” at the top and make today your lucky day.
NN in Belgium
We are part of NN Group, an international insurer and asset manager. Our group operates in 11 countries and is in good financial health. With more than 600 employees, we contribute to the financial peace of mind of more than 1.2 million customers in Belgium today. We work on their behalf through our partner network of banks and brokers, a network that continues to grow.
Our values
At NN, we help people to take care of what matters most to them. We do this in a caring, transparent and committed way based on our core values of ‘Care, Clear, Commit’.
Your lifelong happiness
No matter how different and unique people may be, everyone strives to live a long and happy life. To help make this happen, we guide our customers in focusing on what they really care about in life. And, as insurers, we assist them by providing the financial protection they need at the times that matter to them.
D&I
At NN, we are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are immensely proud that our enthusiastic ambassadors are eager to work on themes such as cultural diversity, gender equity and young professionals. Seeking to connect, learning from each other and inspiring one another is what we’re all about.
Voluntary work
Your lifelong happiness: that’s what we strive to achieve for our customers, partners, society and employees. As a company, we try to deliver on that promise through a range of different initiatives. With the ‘Happiness day’, our colleagues are able to volunteer for a good cause for up to two working days a year. This is how we increase our social impact together.