Tandem Developer

A Tandem Developer (HP NonStop) specializes in designing, coding, testing, and maintaining high-availability, fault-tolerant applications, typically within banking, cards, and payment sectors. They work with legacy languages like TAL, COBOL, and C/C++ to ensure system performance, data integrity, and security on Enscribe or SQL/MP databases. Key Responsibilities • Application Development: Design, develop, and maintain software on HP NonStop (Tandem) systems using TAL, COBOL, SCOBOL, or C++. • Database and Tools: Utilize Enscribe, SQL/MP, SQL/MX, TACL, and Pathway for transaction processing. • Support & Maintenance: Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize existing Tandem applications, ensuring low-latency performance. • Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, including product managers and quality assurance, to deliver projects. • Testing & Documentation: Create unit tests, support system integration tests, and document technical. • Required Skills and Qualifications • Experience: Generally 10+ years of experience in IT, specifically with Tandem/HP NonStop systems. • Technical Knowledge: Strong proficiency in TAL, COBOL, or C/C++, coupled with knowledge of Base24, Connex, or similar switching products. • Database Management: Expert-level knowledge of Tandem databases (Enscribe, SQL/MP). • Platforms: Experience with Guardian and/or OSS environments. • Domain Knowledge: Previous work experience in banking, card payments, or high-volume transaction processing. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with modernization tools (Git, CI/CD). • Familiarity with Control-M or modern payment simulators.