Progress / QAD Database Administrator

Key Responsibilities Administer and maintain Progress OpenEdge/QAD databases across development, test, and production environments. Perform database refreshes, migrations, and environment cloning activities. Monitor and optimize database performance, including table, index, and query tuning. Manage backup, recovery, and Disaster Recovery (DR) processes to ensure high availability. Handle database growth through extent additions and storage planning. Implement database security, access controls, and compliance standards. Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues promptly. Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and functional teams to support QAD ERP operations. Prepare and maintain DBA documentation, SOPs, and audit artifacts. Required Skills 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Progress/QAD Database Administrator. Strong experience supporting: QAD Enterprise Edition (EE) QAD Standard Edition Progress OpenEdge databases Strong understanding of Progress OpenEdge RDBMS architecture and DBA activities. Experience with Unix/Linux environments. Hands-on expertise in: Database installation and configuration Database setup and upgrades Backup & Recovery Disaster Recovery (DR) and Replication Extent management Storage planning Schema additions Dump & Load activities Experience generating and analyzing: Database reports Table reports Index reports Performance reports Ability to maintain secure, reliable, and high-performing production databases. Domain Manufacturing ERP (QAD ERP supporting Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Finance) .