The OpenEdge Hive

PROGRAMMER ANALYST / Progress OpenEdge
Position Location: Ovid Technologies / a Wolters Kluwer business, Norwood, MA
Wolters Kluwer Requisition #13-9510

POSITION

Contribute to the design, development, testing and implementation of internal-focused multi-tier client/server and web-based applications in a manner that meets the business objectives of Ovid Technologies. Most of the development will utilize Progress “OpenEdge” technologies (experience OpenEdge developers preferred, but we will train a more junior level developer). The selected candidate will have a strong desire to creatively improve internal productivity and make everyone’s jobs more rewarding through the application of innovative office automation technology. Reports to Director Applications Development.
- Work with internal users (production, marketing, sales, finance and shipping) to develop business requirements, and then design & develop ad hoc solutions that support business needs (process automation, custom tools, ad hoc reporting, etc.).
- Analyze and modifying existing applications, design & develop new applications, author and execute test plans, and prepare applications for installation.
- Provide system support and technical problem resolution for internal customers.

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

- Analyze project requirements and specifications, and develop systems prototypes, conferring with users and with the Project Manager regarding business needs.
- Participate in code and design reviews for assigned projects.
- Analyze existing programs, design new programs & program modifications, prepare detailed specifications, and design database tables.
- Code new programs and program modifications.
- Prepare test plans; perform unit and system testing, and review results with Project Manager and users.
- Develop implementation procedures to minimize impact on operations. Prepare installation documentation and monitor installations.
- Provide training to users and operators on new applications or application changes.
- Keep Project Manager informed of project progress. Prepare weekly status reports for all assigned projects.
- Assist users with queries, query tools, and database questions.
- Recommend programming projects or changes to programming assignments to the department manager.
- Assist with database administration functions, including database design, definition and performance tuning.

QUALIFICATIONS

- 1-2 years programmer analyst experience developing business applications and/or database applications using any technology stack essential. We will consider candidates currently programming in any of the following: Java, .Net, C++, Cobol, etc.
- Experience with Progress OpenEdge framework using ABL (formerly known as Progress 4GL) preferred but not essential (we will train).
- Strong user interface and database design and development skills preferred.
- Should have solid experience gathering and interpreting business requirements.
- Experience with SQL Server or Oracle database a plus.
- Experience in both procedural and OO programming preferred.
- Experience with COM, .Net (C#, VB.Net), JavaScript, HTML, ASP, SQL Server, SQL / T-SQL, Oracle, PL/SQL, Windows Server, and Citrix Xenapp are all pluses.
- Should be a highly motivated, detail-oriented and innovative, with a passion for understanding and then solving complex business problems through the application of technology.

ABOUT OVID TECHNOLOGIES

Ovid Technologies, a Wolters Kluwer business, is an internationally recognized leader of electronic medical, scientific, and academic research information solutions. By providing a customizable suite of content, tools and services, Ovid supports the diverse research needs of its 13 million users worldwide - academic, medical, and corporate professionals and students seeking fast, accurate answers to important questions that help to fuel discoveries, explore topics, or research new theories.

ABOUT WOLTERS KLUWER

Wolters Kluwer (www.wolterskluwer.com) is a market-leading global information services company. Professionals in the areas of legal, business, tax, accounting, finance, audit, risk, compliance, and healthcare rely on Wolters Kluwer’s leading, information-enabled tools and solutions to manage their business efficiently, deliver results to their clients, and succeed in an ever more dynamic world.

Wolters Kluwer has 2012 annual revenues of €3.4 billion ($4.6 billion/£2.8 billion), employs approximately 19,000 people worldwide, and maintains operations in over 40 countries across Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Wolters Kluwer is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands. Its shares are quoted on Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices.

Power brands of Wolters Kluwer Health, a Wolters Kluwer division, include traditional publishers of medical and drug reference tools and textbooks, such as Lippincott Williams & Wilkins and Facts & Comparisons® and electronic information providers, such as Ovid® and UpToDate®, Medi-Span® and ProVation® Medical.

Visit our website, YouTube or follow @Wolters_Kluwer on Twitter for more information about our customers, market positions, brands, and organization.

Wolters Kluwer offers a competitive compensation and benefit package including 4-weeks of paid time off (1st year), 12 paid holidays, and a generous profit sharing program.

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce

Interested? Please submit your resume to ken.labahn@wolterskluwer.com