13 days ago
Englewood, CO, USASenior
Base Salary
$116k - $184k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, debug, and support mission-critical applications on IBM z/TPF using BAL Assembler and z/TPFDF macros.
- Provide architectural and technical expertise for TPF communications and middleware integrations.
- Work with EDIFACT, TTY, XML, JSON, TCP/IP-based integrations, and other messaging and communication protocols.
- Troubleshoot complex production issues through scenario recreation, root-cause analysis, and sustainable fixes.
- Collaborate with triage teams, onshore architects, offshore engineers, SMEs, and distributed teams.
- Execute unit test plans, contribute to test-driven development activities, and participate across the SDLC.
- Prepare, analyze, and review system and technical documentation while promoting engineering standards and process improvements.
Requirements
- 10+ years of strong hands-on experience with IBM z/TPF or TPF/ALCS environments.
- Proficiency with IBM BAL/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, Host-to-Host, and other legacy messaging and communication protocols.
- Knowledge of middleware communication, networking fundamentals, and TCP/IP protocols.
- Comfort working in z/VM CMS environments.
- Strong English communication skills and ability to serve as a technical point of contact.
- Experience with C/C++ on z/TPF or Linux, Linux file systems and tools, hybrid cloud environments, loosely coupled TPF images, VPARS, and IPL concepts is preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or equivalent.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or in the future.
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement requiring at least 2–3 days per week onsite at a Cognizant or client office in Colorado.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 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.
- Discretionary annual incentive program based on performance and applicable plan terms.
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value. We build full-stack AI solutions powered by deep industry, process and engineering expertise — embedding an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential and drive tangible outcomes. From strategy to deployment, we help global enterprises move from AI ambition to AI impact and stay ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai | Follow us @cognizant