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