Progress Developer- Remote

Our client is looking for a IT Software Development Advisor on a 11-month contract in Memphis, TN.

Join over 20,000 employees at this global company specializing in technology-enabled claims and risk management solutions. You will be part of a culture that is constantly recognized for progressive, inclusive employment practices, and be part of a bigger movement to simplify complexities in the areas of workers compensation, liability, property, disability, and absence management.
You will work alongside some of the smartest minds in the industry who are excited to share their knowledge and to learn from you.

Contract Duration: 11 Months

Required Skills & Experience

• High School Graduate/GED.
• 6 years of Language Development in a relevant and Applicable Language and/Or Business Analytical experience.
• 10 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education or experience required to include 7 years of software and development experience
• Strong knowledge of Language Development and Applications Design.
• Oracle PL SQL Developer.
• Experience in writing Packages for data loads.
• Experience creating and maintained Stored Procedure (Packages, Procedures, Function, and anonymous block) with Oracle PL/SQL.
• Experience using Cursors to pull data from the Database.
• Experience creating and maintained from simple to complex queries pull data from the Database.
• Experience in SQL Tunning to improve the query performance by identifying key fields, adding/removing tables/fields, and use of indexes.
• Good understanding of Oracle Explain Plan.
• Experience in designing Relational Databases.
• Analytical and interpretive skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to meet or exceed performance competencies.
• At least 8+ years of hand on experience in development, including 5+ in Open Edge/Progress 4GL.
• Strong skills in Progress 4GL programming which includes GUI Development, Backend Development, Three tier architecture, App servers. Object Oriented Open Edge, Open API etc.
• Hands on experience on API developments with source/target Open Edge DB.
• Strong Skills in data analysis, data modeling, development, testing and documentation.
• Strong skills on automating jobs using UNIX Shell scripts to run all the Progress programs.
• Hands on writing Cursors, Transactions, User-defined Object types, Records, and Tables in Progress 4GL Programming.
• Strong Skills in Exception Handling extensively debug Progress Code, DML and display the error messages in the application.
• Experience in creating server-side programs for distributed Progress 4GL applications on Classic Progress, and V12 Open Edge App Servers.
• Experience in performance Tunning to improve the query performance by identifying key fields, adding/removing tables/fields, and use of indexes.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree major in Information Systems or Computer Science.
• 5 years hands-on programming experience in database and data driven applications.
• Proven experience In Interpreting User Requirements, Business Applications Design, and Development of Business Applications.

What You Will Be Doing

• Design and maintain robust, scalable software architecture for one or more elements of CMS software systems.
• Oversee programming, implementation and maintenance revisions of specified projects.
• Evaluate technologies and provide consultation regarding applications and systems needs related to these elements.
• Ensure software scalability and data integrity throughout all claims-related applications.
• Ensure software compatibility and alignment with overall business, IT and infrastructure strategies. Identifies and directs implementation of strategies for maintaining JURIS data and application integration.
• Collaborate with management and colleagues throughout CMS and develops overall designs and defines projects for implementation of strategic technology initiatives.
• Consult with project managers to keep informed of active and future projects and to identify areas of overlap.
• Assist as needed in implementation of large client programs involving numerous interfaces or system modifications.
• Manage analyst/programmers as needed.
• Review software change requests to identify duplication, similarities, and feasibility and recommends specific actions needed.
• Provide recommendations toward prioritization of tactical and strategic change requests.
• Assist in projecting software and hardware requirements for claims-related applications.
• Administer company personnel policies in all areas and follows company staffing standards and training recommendations.
• Interview, hire and establish colleague performance development plans; conducts colleague performance discussions.
• Provide support, guidance, leadership and motivation to promote maximum performance.
• Develop, maintain, test and debug software to meet generally defined requirements in a Windows client/server environment utilizing software development languages/environments such as PL/SQL, Oracle, Progress 4 GL Application Development Environment (ADE), .NET, Microsoft SQL, or other platforms.
• Formulate and define system scope and objectives through research and fact-finding for the purpose of developing or modifying moderately complex information systems.
• Prepare detailed specification from which programs will be written.
• Design, code, test, debug, document and maintain programs.
• Become familiar with most aspects of the application including reports, parameters, claims management, intake services, carrier/client interfaces and vendor/business partner interfaces.
• Analyze user needs as required.
• Assist in the design of specifications to meet end user needs.
• Develop and modify software to meet the specifications outlined in data processing requests.
• Develop and maintain software to meet requirements of insurance carrier and regulatory groups.
• Test and debug assigned projects.
• Assist in testing projects for other members of the programming staff.
• Prepare documentation on new or existing software.
• Investigate call escalations from the support staff.
• Make the necessary corrections to data and/or software.
• Assist in the professional growth of programmers.
• Follow departmental pre-established standards and guidelines as they pertain to design and development.
• Adhere to the goal of delivering and maintaining the highest quality of customer service to our clients.
• Keep abreast of software development language revisions and technology advances.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Support the organization's quality program(s).

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.