Progress Database Administrator (DBA)

Job Title: Progress Database Administrator (DBA) Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid) Duration: 3 Months (Contract) Shift: Flexible – must be open to working in any shift Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Progress Database Administrator (DBA) to support our enterprise applications in a hybrid setup based in Charlotte, NC. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in Progress OpenEdge V11 (or higher) in a UNIX environment and will be responsible for database administration, monitoring, performance tuning, and disaster recovery strategies. This is a critical role that requires strong technical expertise, flexibility, and problem-solving abilities. Key Responsibilities: Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain Progress OpenEdge databases (V11 or higher) in UNIX environments. Perform database creation, maintenance, monitoring, and performance tuning. Manage backup and restoration strategies, ensuring data integrity and availability. Implement and support disaster recovery (DR) strategies. Administer Progress OpenEdge features such as OE Auditing, Change Data Capture (CDC), AI Management, Replication, and PAS. Configure, monitor, and maintain Admin Server, NameServer, and AppServer environments. Perform dump & load operations (sequential, parallel, multithreaded) and Type1 to Type2 data conversion with performance tuning. Support Progress version upgrades and OS migrations. Develop and maintain shell/bash scripts for automation and database administration tasks. Provide support for application developers and business teams, ensuring seamless integration with Progress databases. Maintain accurate documentation of procedures, configurations, and best practices. Ensure compliance with security, auditing, and regulatory requirements. Required Skills & Qualifications: Strong experience in Progress Database Administration . Hands-on expertise with Progress OpenEdge V11 (or higher) in UNIX environments. Experience with database installation, upgrades, creation, and maintenance. Proficiency in backup/recovery, DR strategies, and replication techniques. Solid knowledge of dump & load processes (sequential, parallel, multithreaded). Strong understanding of Progress OE features – OE Auditing, CDC, AI Management, Replication, PAS. Experience in Type1 to Type2 data conversion and performance tuning. Scripting skills in shell/bash for automation. Basic knowledge of Progress 4GL. Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.