JDE Technical Lead (Technical & Functional)

Job Description: JDE WorldSoft A7.3 – Technical Lead (10+ Years Experience)

Position Title: JDE Technical Lead (Technical & Functional)

Experience: 10–15 Years

Location: Pune or Bangalore

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced JD Edwards (JDE) WorldSoft A7.3 Professional with deep expertise across both technical development and functional consulting. The ideal candidate will have end-to-end understanding of WorldSoft A7.3 modules, strong development skills in RPG/CL/AS400, and proven experience delivering, enhancing, and supporting JDE ERP solutions in complex business environments.

Key Responsibilities

Functional Responsibilities

• Lead requirement gathering, fit–gap analysis, and solution design for JDE WorldSoft A7.3 modules.
• Configure and support core modules such as:
  • Finance (GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets)
  • Procurement & Inventory
  • Manufacturing & Shop Floor
  • Sales & Distribution
• Translate business requirements into system specifications and functional designs.
• Support business users during UAT, training, and deployment phases.
• Troubleshoot functional issues including data setup, configuration, and process flows.
• Drive process improvements, best practices, and optimization initiatives across modules.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for integrations and enhancements.

Technical Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and troubleshoot applications using:
  • RPG, RPGLE, CLLE, SQL/400
  • JDE World Writer, FASTR, DREAM Writer
  • WorldSoft file layouts, DDTT, Data Dictionary
• Perform JDE WorldSoft customizations, report modifications, and workflow enhancements.
• Analyze and optimize AS/400 system performance related to JDE jobs, batch processes, and application code.
• Design technical specifications and collaborate on functional–technical solution alignment.
• Develop data migration scripts, interfaces, and integrations with external systems.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and provide long-term resolution for technical defects.
• Support upgrades, patches, and retrofits within the JDE WorldSoft ecosystem.

Required Skills & Experience

Functional Skills

• Strong understanding of JDE WorldSoft A7.3 core modules and end-to-end business processes.
• Ability to map business requirements to JDE standardized solutions.
• Experience with:
  • Item master and inventory management
  • Procure-to-pay
  • Order-to-cash
  • Manufacturing execution
  • General ledger, accounting, and financial reporting
• Expertise in configuration, table setups, and cross-module dependencies.

Technical Skills

• 10+ years hands-on experience in AS/400, RPG, RPGLE, CL, SQL/400.
• Strong command of JDE WorldSoft A7.3 toolsets:
  • World Writer, FASTR
  • DREAM Writer
  • Data Dictionary / Data Structures
  • Menus & security setup
• Experience with EDI, APIs, and system integrations is a plus.
• Ability to read, understand, and troubleshoot legacy RPG code.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Ability to lead functional & technical discussions independently.
• Strong documentation and knowledge management habits.
• Team player with ability to work across global teams.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).