Progress Developer

Our client, the global leader in technology-enabled claims and risk management solutions, is hiring multiple Progress / OpenEdge Developers to support and enhance critical enterprise applications.***This is a 100% remote 12 month contract with the opportunity for extension based on performance and business needs***This is a hands-on development role focused on maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving established Progress/OpenEdge applications that support complex business operations. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Progress OpenEdge (version 12 preferred), PASOE, and AIX/Unix environments, along with the ability to investigate complex technical issues and develop effective solutions. They're looking for developers that enjoy problem-solving, have strong debugging skills, and thrive in a large, fast-paced organization undergoing significant transformation.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, maintain, test, debug, and enhance software applications using Progress/OpenEdge in a Windows client/server environment.Design, code, test, document, and maintain programs based on business and technical requirements.Troubleshoot complex application issues, investigate root causes, and resolve escalations from IT support teams.Develop and support Progress-hosted web services, APIs, and application integrations.Work with OpenEdge databases, Oracle PL/SQL, and other relevant platforms to support application functionality.Design and support application architecture, including three-tier architectures and application servers.Analyze and optimize application performance through debugging, performance tuning, and code improvements.Utilize UNIX shell scripting to execute and support OpenEdge programs.Analyze user needs and translate business requirements into technical specifications and solutions.Become familiar with various aspects of the application, including claims management, intake services, reporting, parameters, and carrier/client/vendor interfaces.Required Skills & ExperienceExtensive hands-on development experience with Progress / OpenEdge, preferably version 12.Experience with PASOE (Progress Application Server for OpenEdge).Strong experience with Progress WebSpeed and Object-Oriented OpenEdge programming.Experience with AIX / Unix environments and UNIX shell scripting.Strong knowledge of Oracle PL/SQL.Experience developing and supporting APIs and web services for OpenEdge databases.Understanding of three-tier architecture and application server environments.Strong debugging, troubleshooting, error handling, and application performance tuning skills.Experience supporting and maintaining complex enterprise applications.Working knowledge of HTML and JavaScript.Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree preferred.8+ years of hands-on software development experience, including at least 5 years working with Progress/OpenEdge.Experience with OpenEdge Application Development Environment (ADE).Experience working with Microsoft SQL, .NET, and other enterprise application platforms.Background in insurance, claims management, or other complex business application environments.Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach to application support and development.