Progress DBA

Progress DBA Newark, NJ Job Details $115,000 - $130,000 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Performance tuning Data replication Database backup and recovery High availability architecture AWS Patch management Improving database performance Mentoring Root cause analysis Senior level Log analysis Shell Scripting Cloud services Database replication implementation High availability Full Job Description 00068517621 Date published Apr 13 2026 Location Newark / United States Job category IT Infrastructure Work model Work from Office About the group: Cognizant's Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS), is all about accepting digital transformation by driving core modernization holistically across layers. We help customers transform infrastructure and workplace to meet the constantly evolving needs of the digital era. Our broad approach delivers key results for our customers by achieving cloud driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation to own the business in a secure environment. •Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future•

Role:

Progress DBA Location:

Newark, New Jersey Mandatory Skills:

Open Edge Progress Database, AWS Services and Cloud knowledge, Oracle and MSSQL Database, Shell Scripting Managing Progress OpenEdge databases, handling incidents related to performance, stability, corruption, replication, and recovery, including deep dive root cause analysis. Lead database administration activities such as upgrades, patching, backup & recovery, HA/DR configuration, and capacity planning to ensure high availability and resilience. Drive performance tuning and optimization, analyzing database logs, system behavior, and environment configurations to proactively prevent recurring issues. Mentoring offshore team, contributing to runbooks and knowledge base, and collaborating with vendor support when required.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until 4/24/2026 The annual salary for this position is between $115,000- $130,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. 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 Paid Parental Leave 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. •Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future• The Cognizant community: We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world. We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen. We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right. We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.

About us:

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com 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. If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email with your request and contact information.

Disclaimer:

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. d