Open Edge Developer/ Progress Developer

TechDigital Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in Nashville seeks an Open Edge Developer to design and maintain business applications using Progress OpenEdge. Candidates should have a strong knowledge of Progress 4GL and experience with database performance tuning. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and optimizing applications for speed and performance. Ideal candidates will possess problem-solving skills and experience in SQL and Unix/Linux environments.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Progress OpenEdge, including Progress 4GL, ABL.
• Experience with relational databases and SQL.
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain business applications using Progress 4GL.
• Monitor database performance and optimize queries.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Progress OpenEdge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

SQL

Git

Database performance tuning

Automation scripting

Job description

Open Edge Developer/ Progress Developer

• Strong knowledge of Progress OpenEdge, including Progress 4GL, ABL, and database concepts (tables, indexes, triggers).
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills are crucial for both roles.
• Experience with relational databases and SQL, and familiarity with operating systems like Windows or Unix/Linux are often required.
• Familiarity with source control systems like Git is increasingly common.
• Install, upgrade, and maintain Progress OpenEdge databases, including managing advanced features like auditing, replication, and AppServer.
• Monitor and tune database performance, optimize queries, and recommend system‑wide changes to enhance operation.
• Implement and execute backup and recovery strategies, perform dump and load operations, and manage disaster recovery planning.
• Daily monitoring of database health and performance, with an emphasis on security administration, user access, and logging.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot issues, often involving scripting (shell/bash) for automation.
• Experience with Unix/Linux environments and familiarity with related tools like AdminServer, NameServer, and AppServer are common.
• Design, develop, and maintain business applications using Progress 4GL, OpenEdge, and ABL.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure applications are responsive and scalable by optimizing them for speed and performance.
• Support Progress batch jobs, perform code reviews, and troubleshoot application issues.
• May need to implement web services, XML parsing, and ProDataSets.