Progress Database Administrator (DBA) at Parkar Digital

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.