19 days ago
Atlanta, GA, USASenior
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, debug, and support applications on IBM z/TPF using Assembler and z/TPFDF macros.
- Provide architectural and technical expertise for TPF communications and middleware integrations.
- Work with EDIFACT, TTY, XML, JSON, TCP/IP, and other messaging and communication integrations.
- Troubleshoot production issues by recreating scenarios, performing root-cause analysis, and delivering sustainable fixes.
- Collaborate with triage teams, onshore architects, offshore engineers, and distributed teams.
- Execute unit test plans, apply test-driven development, and contribute across the SDLC.
- Prepare, analyze, and review system and technical documentation.
- Promote engineering standards and continuous process improvements.
Requirements
- 10+ years of strong hands-on experience with IBM z/TPF or TPF (ALCS) environments.
- Proficiency with IBM Assembler, z/TPFDF, and general service macros.
- Experience with TPF Toolkit, TPF GI, and TPF test tools.
- Strong understanding of z/TPF concepts, structures, and SPM.
- Experience with EDIFACT, TTY, MATIP, MQ, and host-to-host messaging or communication protocols.
- Knowledge of middleware communication, networking fundamentals, and TCP/IP protocols.
- Experience working in z/VM CMS environments.
- Strong English communication skills and ability to serve as a technical point of contact.
- Working knowledge of Linux file systems and tools is helpful.
- Experience with C/C++ on z/TPF or Linux platforms is helpful.
- Exposure to hybrid cloud environments is helpful.
- Familiarity with loosely coupled TPF images, VPARS, and IPL concepts is helpful.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Benefits
- Hybrid position requiring a minimum of 2–3 days per week onsite at a Cognizant or client office in Atlanta.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, subject to eligibility.
- Paid holidays and paid time off.
- 401(k) plan and contributions.
- Long-term and short-term disability coverage.
- Paid parental leave.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program based on performance and applicable plan terms.
About Cognizant
Cognizant is a public IT services and consulting firm that designs, builds, and runs enterprise technology, including digital engineering, cloud modernization, data/AI, and managed services. It sells consulting, systems integration, and outsourcing on multi-year engagements to large enterprises in healthcare, banking, retail, communications, and manufacturing. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, Cognizant is NASDAQ-listed (CTSH) and a Fortune 500 company.