Senior Software Development Engineer, TPF Mainframe

Inclusively is partnering with a major airline to hire a Senior Software Development Engineer, TPF Mainframe. **Please note: this role is NOT an internal position with Inclusively but with the partner company.**

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Position Overview

This role focuses on mainframe software application development for the travel, airline, and reservation industry. Working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, you will leverage your expertise in IBM zTPF systems to support the company’s core operational hub and contribute to ongoing transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the development, maintenance, enhancement, and support of TPF applications.
• Troubleshoot and optimize system performance, resolving issues promptly.
• Facilitate complex application performance tests for successful outcomes.
• Provide application teams with data analysis and analytics following performance testing.
• Focus on supporting a wide variety of test systems and test platforms.
• Automate complex test system initializations and facilitate application teams testing requirements.
• Monitor test system health and triage system level issues along with application dumps.
• Translate business requirements into technical designs and implement solutions.
• Code, test, and implement software changes using Assembly, C , and Sabretalk programming languages.
• Perform the full software development lifecycle, ensuring adherence to the company's standards.
• Support users with test tools, diagnose issues quickly, and implement workarounds while awaiting fixes.
• Conduct quality checks on implementations presented for RFCs and assist with TPF changes as required.
• Practice safety-conscious behaviors in all operational processes.

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

• 5 years of experience in TPF Airline Reservations and/or TPF Airline Operations application development.
• Proficiency in Assembly, C , and Sabretalk programming languages.
• Strong knowledge of TPFDF and ZTPFGI/test/debug environments.
• Ability to transform business and functional requirements into technical solutions.
• Experience with error/dump analysis and troubleshooting complex systems.
• Familiarity with the company’s TPF test environments and IT landscape.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and work across multiple projects.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Embraces diversity and prioritizes safety and security.
• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems (or equivalent experience).
• Previous airline industry experience.
• Familiarity with the Company Change Policies and DevOps integration.
• Passion for high-quality software delivery and continuous process improvement.