Technical Specialist Progress OpenEdge / SQL Server

Technical Specialist Progress OpenEdge / SQL Server
Location: Bedford, Tennessee | C2C | Onsite
Pay Rate: $65/hr
Industry: Healthcare / Database Engineering / Application Development
End Date: 02-Dec-2026

Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Technical Specialist with strong hands-on expertise in Progress OpenEdge, Progress 4GL/ABL, and Microsoft SQL Server. The ideal candidate will support both application development and database management activities, including designing, developing, and maintaining OpenEdge-based business applications and managing OpenEdge database environments. This role requires strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, experience with performance tuning, backup and recovery, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-quality technical solutions for a major healthcare client (BCBS).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using Progress 4GL, ABL, and OpenEdge frameworks.
• Install, upgrade, and administer Progress OpenEdge databases, including replication, AppServer, and auditing.
• Monitor and tune database performance, optimize SQL queries, and enhance system efficiency.
• Implement and manage backup, recovery, dump/load operations, and disaster recovery planning.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Conduct code reviews, troubleshoot application and database issues, and support batch job execution.
• Perform daily health checks for database performance, security administration, and user access management.
• Utilize Unix/Linux scripting for automation and work with tools such as AdminServer, NameServer, and Git.

Required Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Progress OpenEdge, Progress 4GL, ABL, and related database technologies.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server, relational databases, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux environments and automation through shell/bash scripting.
• Experience with source control tools such as Git.
• Ability to implement web services, XML parsing, and ProDataSets (preferred).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across cross-functional teams.