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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # TPF Mainframe Architect - **Company:** Momento USA LLC - **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, DevOps, Mainframes, Performance Tuning, TCP/IP, Web Services, Extensible Markup Language (XML), 64bit, Data Storage Management, Data Management, Cloud Integration, Software Coding, Databricks - **Published:** September 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us062efb6bb3c01dc6df095c9ab47a1045 ## About the Role * IBM Certified Systems Expert z/TPF or equivalent mainframe certification. * TPF DevOps, automated testing, and CI/CD experience. * AWS/Azure integration with z/TPF or hybrid mainframe architectures. * Previous Solution Architect or Enterprise Architect experience. * Airline industry experience. * Knowledge of NDC and IATA standards. * Experience with GDS/interline airline integration environments. ## Description * TPF experience can be current or from previous projects, but it must be clearly documented in the resume. * Candidate should primarily come from a development background approximately 75% Development / 25% Testing. * This is NOT a testing/QA position. * Strong TPF Assembler and C/C++ development experience is highly preferred. * Target candidates with experience from Citibank, American Express, and Emirates, where possible. * TPF Mainframe experience from the Banking or Airline domain is highly relevant. * Atlanta candidates are strongly preferred because the position requires 3 days/week onsite. * The client may consider remote only for an exceptionally strong/rockstar z/TPF candidate. * Client has already interviewed approximately 17 candidates but has not yet identified the right fit. * This is a niche skill set, so there is a good opportunity if we can identify a genuinely hands-on z/TPF Developer/Architect. * Contract duration is expected to be 9 12 months, followed by potential full-time conversion. * There is no flexibility on rate. Technical Skills Required The candidate should have strong hands-on experience with: * TPF Assembler * IBM z/TPF * C/C++ on z/TPF * ECB (Entry Control Block) * Storage Management * TPFDF / TPF Database Facility * z/TPF 64-bit * TCP/IP * XML * Web Services * TPF/z/TPF transaction-processing architecture * Performance tuning and bottleneck analysis, * Lead end-to-end architecture of TPF/z/TPF transaction-processing systems. * Participate hands-on in TPF development using Assembler and C/C++. * Define modernization roadmaps for legacy TPF environments. * Drive architectural decisions around ECB design, storage pools, and TPFDF data management. * Implement modern z/TPF capabilities including 64-bit processing, TCP/IP, XML, and web services. * Establish coding standards and architectural best practices. * Lead performance tuning and bottleneck analysis across TPF subsystems. * Review and approve HLD/LLD documents, code reviews, and test plans. * Support TPF z/TPF migration and Assembler C/C++ modernization. * Manage integration points including SELCAL, OAG, airline/GDS systems where applicable. * Lead and mentor TPF developers, testers, and systems programmers. * Work with infrastructure, network, security, business, and architecture teams. * Participate in architecture reviews, sprint activities, and executive/project status reporting., Job Title: Data Architect Location: Albany, NY, Hybrid Duration:4 months Position Summary The Senior AWS + Databricks Analyst will serve as the senior technical authority for… + 18 hours ago + Apply easily ## Related Videos - [Unlocking the Power of the Mainframe: Developing modern applications on z/OS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/764-unlocking-the-power-of-the-mainframe-developing-modern-applications-on-z-os) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Shifting Stress to Progress— Understanding DevOps to do DevOps Better](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/268-shifting-stress-to-progress-understanding-devops-to-do-devops-better) - [Building Well-Architected applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/691-building-well-architected-applications) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Dev Digest 162: AI careers, MCP, AWS best practices & floppy sweaters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/571-dev-digest-162-ai-careers-mcp-aws-best-practices-floppy-sweaters) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence)