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
Deliver high-quality OpenEdge application development across the full SDLC
Drive integration solutions using APIs, XML, and JSON
Improve 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: Hybrid preferred
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 up to 3 days a week in a Cognizant 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.