Senior TPF Systems Engineer / TPF Platform Architect

Job Description:

Essential Job Functions:

TPF Platform & Operating System Management

• Lead large‑scale TPF Operating System upgrades (PUTs) across multiple airline TPF complexes, each with unique configurations and operational constraints.
• Manage the evaluation, customization, and deployment of hundreds of IBM APARs per release, impacting thousands of interdependent software components across the TPF stack.
• Oversee continuous IBM software intake and determine applicability, risk, integration approach, and implementation sequencing.

Database & File System Engineering

• Design, maintain, and optimize fixed and pool record structures and TPFDF database software and schemas.
• Plan and execute database expansions, reorganizations, and structural changes to support growth, performance, and resilience.
• Develop database descriptors and tooling to support recoup and recovery operations.
• Support test environment data integrity through PCI‑compliant database cleansing solutions.
• Implement file system monitoring, backup strategies, and recovery processes for production and non‑production environments.

Testing, Implementation & Operational Resilience

• Direct comprehensive testing strategies, including system integration testing, user acceptance testing, performance validation, and fallback validation.
• Execute production implementations with strict availability commitments, including zero downtime for loosely‑coupled complexes and minimal outage windows for uni‑processor systems.
• Develop, validate, and rehearse fallback, recovery, and rollback procedures to ensure rapid service restoration.

Architecture, Consulting & New Initiatives

• Provide architectural consulting for new client pursuits, platform enhancements, and technology modernization initiatives.
• Lead or support data center migration efforts, ensuring platform stability, performance, and compliance.
• Respond to client requests for software designs, system architecture reviews, and feasibility analysis.

Required Expertise

• Deep, hands‑on experience with IBM TPF, TPFDF databases, high‑availability architectures, and airline transaction processing systems.
• Proven ability to manage large‑scale upgrades, performance engineering, disaster recovery, and regulatory compliance in 24×7 environments.
• Strong consulting, planning, and cross‑functional leadership skills with the ability to influence clients and internal stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Typically, 6+ years of relevant work experience in industry, with a minimum of 2+ years in a similar role
• Proven experience in infrastructure technology management
• Proficiencies in technical knowledge and teamwork
• A continuous learner that stays abreast with industry knowledge and technology
Other Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in a relevant field is a plus
• Relevant certifications, such as CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, or AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, are a plus

Compensation at DXC is influenced by an array of factors, including but not limited to the experience, job-related knowledge, skills, competencies, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. A reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position is $76,700 - $142,500.

Full-time hires are eligible to participate in the DXC benefit program.  DXC offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits program which includes, but is not limited to, health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; employee wellness; life and disability insurance; a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off.

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