About the role
As a Progress OpenEdge Developer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and supporting scalable enterprise applications using Progress OpenEdge technologies. You will be a valued member of the Application Development team and work collaboratively with architects, business stakeholders, QA teams, and cross-functional IT teams to deliver high-quality solutions aligned to business needs.
In this role, you will:
- Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise applications using Progress 4GL/OpenEdge
- Build and support REST and SOAP web services for system integrations
- Develop object-oriented OpenEdge solutions leveraging modern design practices
- Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability
- Troubleshoot production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and provide ongoing support
What you need to have to be considered
- 7+ years of hands-on experience in Progress OpenEdge development
- Proficiency in Progress OpenEdge (11.7 & 12.2), 4GL, PASOE, AppServer, and GUI programming
- Proven experience with object-oriented programming in OpenEdge
- Hands-on experience building web services (SOAP/REST) and system integrations
- Strong experience with performance tuning, debugging, and application optimization
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work in cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Deliver high-quality OpenEdge application development across the full SDLC
- Drive integration solutions using APIs, XML, and JSON
- Enhance system performance, scalability, and reliability
- Provide production support and resolve complex technical issues
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
These will help you stand out
- Experience with HTML, JavaScript, and web technologies
- Experience with .NET OpenClient development
- Knowledge of Claims domain
- Experience with API programming
- Familiarity with SVN and SQL
- Extend solutions to modern web-based integrations
- Support hybrid architectures through .NET interoperability
- Bring domain expertise to accelerate delivery in claims-based environments
- Strengthen API-driven architectures
- Improve development efficiency using version control and database best practices
Work model: On site
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client office in Plano, TX.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
Salary and Other Compensation:
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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