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The Senior zTPF Systems Engineer will enhance and maintain the stability of the zTPF complexes, providing technical expertise for the zTPF platform and operating systems. Responsibilities include configuration, maintenance, development, and reliable operation of zTPF environments. | Candidates should have proven experience with the zTPF operating system and associated infrastructure, along with strong knowledge of IBM Z hardware and software technologies. A background in programming languages such as Assembler and C/C++, as well as problem-solving skills, is essential. | SENIOR ZTPF OPERATING SYSTEM ENGINEER |MAINFRAME PLATFORM & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING | REMOTE, 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 Operating System Engineer! Search for #Travelport on LinkedIn and hear from our amazing team. How you'll make an impact: We are seeking a Senior zTPF Systems Engineer. Our Systems 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 Senior zTPF Systems 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 configuration, maintenance, development, and reliable operation of our zTPF environments. You will own and drive work efforts through all stages of the 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: Provide functional expertise and technical leadership for critical zTPF operating system software and mainframe platform capabilities Serve as subject matter expert and provide direction to others. Lead small projects and be the key technical expert for larger projects Design, develop, enhance, and maintain the zTPF mainframe platform and zTPF operating system, including supporting software and utilities to meet Travelport’s business requirements Develop new functionality, integrate IBM APARs, maintain proprietary operating system modifications and utilities Generate and implement enhancements to improve overall system design and/or streamline delivery of product. Proactively identify opportunities to improve delivery of daily work Provide operational and production support for Travelport zTPF Systems, including third level support and problem resolution for the production, pre-production, and lower-level testing environments Technical support interface to Travelport customers for zTPF operating system functions including new functionality proof of concepts and assistance with debugging/problem resolution Manage and support tools for collecting and reporting on zTPF system management and performance including Data Collection, Sub-Capacity Reporting Tool, Software Profiler, and Continuous Data Collection. Knowledge of Real-time Runtime Metrics Collection a plus Understand integration and impact on adjacent systems, as well as short and long-term impact of technical decisions Provide 24x7 on-call availability and support on a rotating basis with other team members Could this be you? Proven and current experience developing, deploying, and supporting the zTPF operating system, zTPF database, or TPF communications code and associated infrastructure Current knowledge of IBM Z hardware and software technologies - architecture, operating systems Strong z/TPF operating system knowledge with assembler and C/C++ programming languages Experience with zTPF control program internals, host communications, and/or zTPF file support Ability to navigate adjacent systems such as z/VM, z/Linux, and z/OS Working knowledge of zTPF development and testing tools, such as zTPFGI, IBM Toolkit, CP trace, z/Linux, maketpf, VPARS, VTAPE Knowledge of modern zTPF capabilities a plus - DFDL, REST, Business Events, Kafka, Java, Encryption, and/or Jakarta Mail Additional programming language/technologies a plus - Java, REXX, OOREXX, Python, Perl, Linux Scripting (Bash, C Shell, Korn Shell, etc.) Demonstrated strong technical aptitude with strong 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 Commitment to providing mentorship, formal training sessions, and on the job training to teammates 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. Salary Target/Range: $135,000 - $150,000 The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, speciality and training. Your journey at Travelport starts here. Our application process is quick, easy, and hassle-free — apply in just a few minutes! 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.

The zTPF Systems Engineer will provide beginning to intermediate level zTPF operating system software development, testing, maintenance, and support capabilities. They will develop, enhance, test, implement, and maintain the zTPF mainframe platform and operating system to meet business requirements. | Candidates should have 5 years of zTPF related experience and strong technical aptitude with problem-solving skills. Knowledge of programming languages such as Assembler and C/C++, as well as adjacent systems like z/VM and z/Linux, is required. | ZTPF OPERATING SYSTEM ENGINEER | MAINFRAME PLATFORM & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING | REMOTE, 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 Operating System Engineer! Search for #Travelport on LinkedIn and hear from our amazing team. How you'll make an impact: We are seeking a zTPF Systems Engineer. Our Systems Engineers support the stability of the zTPF complexes by providing advanced technical expertise and guidance for our zTPF platform, operating systems, and database. As a zTPF Systems Engineer, you will work to leverage past zTPF experience and grow your skill set with aspirations of a career as a zTPF subject matter expert. You will be responsible for advancing your zTPF operating system functional knowledge from novice to intermediate capabilities, steadily increasing your competences and value to the team. You will be expected to utilize all stages of the development, testing, and implementation life cycle, producing high quality results. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, talented, analytical, proactive person who embraces team culture, growth, challenges, problem solving, and has a solid track record of delivering. Your role in action: Provide beginning to intermediate level zTPF operating system software development, testing, maintenance, and support capabilities Leverage prior zTPF systems, databases, applications, and/or operations experience as a solid basis for developing zTPF operating system and hardware expertise Leverage prior open systems experience and/or education for support of zTPF adjacent systems, utilities, and tooling Drive career growth toward high proficiency as a zTPF Systems Engineer with a deep commitment to receiving mentorship and on the job training Develop, enhance, test, implement, and maintain the zTPF mainframe platform and zTPF operating system, including supporting software and utilities to meet Travelport’s business requirements Merge and test IBM operating system releases, integrate Travelport proprietary modifications, and maintain system performance and management utilities Develop understanding of relationships and impact between adjacent systems, as well as short and long-term impact of technical decisions Demonstrate effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with knowledge of system dump viewing tools and analysis Provide operational and production support for Travelport zTPF systems, including third level escalation and problem resolution for production, pre-production, and testing environments Technical support interface to Travelport customers for zTPF operating system functions Provide 24x7 on-call availability and support on a rotating basis with other team members Could this be you? Technology experience with 5 zTPF related experience Strong technical aptitude with strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills Application level knowledge of zTPF operating system, file system, database, and Assembler and C/C++ programming languages Ability to navigate adjacent systems such as z/VM, z/Linux, and z/OS Working knowledge of zTPF development and testing tools, such as zTPFGI, IBM Toolkit, maketpf, and VPARS Knowledge of zTPF control program, host communications, or zTPF database management a plus Knowledge of IBM Z hardware operation and/or architecture a plus Knowledge of modern zTPF capabilities a plus - DFDL, REST, Business Events, Kafka, Java, Encryption, and/or Jakarta Mail Additional programming language/technologies a plus - Java, REXX, OOREXX, Python, Perl, Linux Scripting (Bash, C Shell, Korn Shell, etc.), artificial intelligence and machine learning Knowledge of ITIL principles and processes Self-motivated with ability to multi-task and embrace an ever-changing environment, competing priorities, and high expectations. Candidates will have proficient written and verbal communication skills, open to customer service engagement, and open to coaching, mentorship and productive feedback 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. Salary Target/Range: $115,000 - $125,000 The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. Search for #lifeattravelport for our employee stories on LinkedIn! Your journey at Travelport starts here. Our application process is quick, easy, and hassle-free — apply in just a few minutes! 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.