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 :