Senior IBM z/TPF Developer

Cognizant

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Atlanta, GA
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TL;DR · Senior IBM z/TPF Developer

As a Senior IBM z/TPF Developer, you will join a specialized engineering team to design, develop, and support mission-critical, high-availability systems on IBM z/TPF platforms. Your daily responsibilities include debugging applications, providing architectural expertise for TPF communications and middleware integrations, and troubleshooting complex production issues through root cause analysis. You will work with messaging protocols such as EDIFACT, TTY, XML, JSON, and TCP/IP. The role requires proficiency in IBM Assembler (BAL), z/TPFDF macros, TPF Toolkit, TPF GI, and TPF test tools within z/VM CMS environments. You will contribute to the software development life cycle by applying test-driven development and maintaining technical documentation. This position focuses on modernizing legacy transaction-processing environments while ensuring system stability and performance across various communication protocols.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and debug applications using IBM z/TPF, Assembler (BAL), and z/TPFDF macros.
  • Provide architectural and technical expertise for TPF communications and middleware integrations.
  • Manage messaging and communication protocols including EDIFACT, TTY, XML, JSON, and TCP/IP.
  • Troubleshoot complex production issues by performing root cause analysis and delivering sustainable fixes.
  • Apply test-driven development and execute unit test plans across the SDLC.
  • Prepare, analyze, and review comprehensive system and technical documentation.
  • Promote adherence to engineering standards and contribute to continuous process improvements.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of strong hands-on experience with IBM z/TPF / TPF (ALCS) environments.
  • Proficiency with IBM Assembler (BAL), z/TPFDF, and general service macros.
  • Experience using TPF Toolkit, TPF GI, and TPF test tools.
  • Solid understanding of z/TPF concepts, structures, and SPM.
  • Experience with legacy messaging and communication protocols including EDIFACT, TTY, MATIP, MQ, and Host to Host.
  • Knowledge of middleware communication, networking fundamentals, and TCP/IP protocols.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

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