ZTPF SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

Travelport LP; Atlanta (GA); Presencial; USD 117.000 - 143.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working model

Bonus program

Volunteer day off

New Child leave policy

Descripción de la vacante

Travelport LP is seeking a zTPF Software Development Engineer to maintain the zTPF platform, OS, and database, and to support automation, monitoring, and deployment across environments. You will work with zTPF Systems Engineers, File Support Engineers, Applications Programmers, and Support teams to deliver reliable operations.

The role emphasizes self-motivation, technical proficiency, and teamwork in a fast-changing travel tech environment, with on-call duties and a strong focus on quality and

Formación

• Experience with operations in an IBM zTPF environment.
• Knowledge of IBM Z hardware and software technologies.
• Understanding of the z/TPF operating system.
• Proficiency in Assembler, Java, REXX, OOREXX, Python, and Linux scripting.

Responsabilidades

• Support day-to-day operations of the TPF environment.
• Monitor system health and assist with troubleshooting production, pre-production and lower-level issues.
• Assist with investigation and debugging efforts to identify and resolve system issues.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, applications and support teams to resolve issues and complete projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational processes and contribute to automation initiatives.

Conocimientos

zTPF operations

IBM Z hardware

Assembler

Java

REXX

OOREXX

Python

Linux scripting

ITIL

Descripción del empleo

ZTPF SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER | SYSTEMS TECHNICAL SERVICES | ATLANTA, US

Travel obsessed? Big tech fan? Hey, you're in good company. If you want to be part of the industry that makes the world go round, then look no further.

Travelport is the brains behind lots of your travel bookings- plane, car or hotel. Our technology is used to book that magical holiday, infamous bachelorette party or long overdue school reunion. While we can't solve mosquito bites or lost luggage, we can simplify a lot of the technical parts of travel, and we're looking for the best thinkers to help us do it.

We're hiring right now for a zTPF Software Development Engineer! Search for #Travelport on LinkedIn and hear from our amazing team.

How you'll make an impact:

We are seeking a zTPF Software Development Engineer. Our zTPF Software Development Engineers enhance and maintain the stability of the zTPF complexes by providing high-quality technical expertise and guidance for our zTPF platform, operating systems, and database. As a zTPF Software Development Engineer, you will work with other zTPF Systems Engineers, zTPF File Support Engineers, Applications Programmers, and Support teams performing daily activities ranging in complexity. You will be responsible for the automation, monitoring, configuration, maintenance, development, and reliable operation of our zTPF environments. You will support and drive work efforts through all stages of development, quality, and implementation life cycle. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, talented, technical, proactive person who embraces team culture, challenges, problem solving, and has a proven track record of delivering.

Your role in action:

• Support day-to-day operations of the TPF environment.
• Monitor system health and assist with troubleshooting production, pre-production and lower-level issues.
• Assist with investigation and debugging efforts to identify and resolve system issues.
• Knowledge of TPF networking technologies, including TCP/IP, OSA, REST services, and Kafka.
• Participate in activities and testing new applications, enhancements, and infrastructure changes in production, pre-production and lower-level environments.
• Assist with implementation activities by following established deployment procedures and execution plans.
• Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and knowledge articles.
• Develop an understanding of IBM mainframe hardware components, including HMC, DASD, CEC, and LPAR concepts.
• Familiar with TPF Operations Server (TOS) tools and processes to effectively support operational activities and automate tasks.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, applications and support teams to resolve issues and complete projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational processes and contribute to automation initiatives.
• Provide 24x7 on-call availability and support on a rotating basis with other team members

Could this be you?

• Experience with operations in an IBM zTPF environment.
• Knowledge of IBM Z hardware and software technologies
• Understanding of the z/TPF operating system.
• Additional programming language/technologies a plus - Assembler, Java, REXX, OOREXX, Python, Linux Scripting
• Good technical aptitude with problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of ITIL principles and processes
• Self-motivated with ability to multi-task and embrace an ever-changing environment, competing priorities, and high expectations.
• Dedication to learning new skills and strengthening existing skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate technical information in a clear and succinct manner

Discover why our teams love working here:

Where do we start! Our benefits package includes:

We believe all employees contribute to the success of the company and should be able to share in that success, which is why all jobs are eligible to participate in our bonus program with any payouts being subject to individual and company performance. We offer a comprehensive benefit program that includes medical, dental, vision, employer paid Disability and Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary life options, a competitive 401(k) match, as well as many other voluntary benefits to fit your specific needs. We make health and wellness a priority and offer a generous paid time off policy, hybrid working model, as well as contributing to our communities with an annual volunteer day off. We also offer a New Child leave policy, where the birthing parent receives 16 weeks of paid time off, and the non-birthing parent receives 8.

Offer: 130k

Your journey at Travelport starts here.

We are an equal opportunities employer and will consider all qualified applicants purely on their skills and abilities. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation, if needed.