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).
