Senior HP NonStop (Tandem) Developer

Job Title: Senior HP NonStop (Tandem) Developer

Experience: 8-10 years

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced HP NonStop (Tandem) Developer to develop, maintain, and support highly available, fault-tolerant enterprise systems requiring continuous uptime. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience with the HP NonStop environment, Guardian, TACL, Pathway, Enscribe, OSS, TAL/COBOL, and NonStop utilities, along with production support and disaster recovery capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

< data-end="634" data-start="598" dir="auto">1. HP NonStop System Management

• Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade HP NonStop hardware and operating system components.
• Manage and support HP NonStop environments to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Monitor system performance, capacity, resource utilization, and overall platform health.

< data-end="963" data-start="918" dir="auto">2. Application Development & Maintenance

• Develop, enhance, maintain, and troubleshoot applications running on HP NonStop/Tandem.
• Write and maintain low-maintenance code using TAL, COBOL, C, and C++.
• Design and update application specifications based on business and technical requirements.
• Work with Guardian, TACL, Pathway, Enscribe, and OSS environments.

< data-end="1337" data-start="1301" dir="auto">3. Database & NonStop Utilities

• Work with SQL/MX and Enscribe databases.
• Utilize NonStop utilities including FUP, SCF, and TMF.
• Support transaction processing, data integrity, and system recovery activities.

< data-end="1555" data-start="1529" dir="auto">4. Production Support

• Provide production support and troubleshoot complex HP NonStop platform and application issues.
• Participate in 24/7 incident management and resolve critical production issues.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor application and system performance to identify potential issues proactively.

< data-end="1937" data-start="1892" dir="auto">5. Disaster Recovery & High Availability

• Support backup, recovery, replication, and business continuity processes.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Ensure applications and infrastructure meet high-availability requirements.

< data-end="2186" data-start="2154" dir="auto">6. Networking & Integration

• Configure and troubleshoot TCP/IP networking within the HP NonStop environment.
• Work with Expand and secure file-transfer mechanisms.
• Support system-to-system communication and enterprise integrations.

Required Technical Skills

Skill Area	Required Skills
Platform	HP NonStop / HP Tandem
Operating Environment	Guardian, TACL, Pathway, Enscribe, OSS
Programming	TAL, COBOL, C, C++
Database	SQL/MX, Enscribe
Utilities	FUP, SCF, TMF
Scripting	Unix Shell Scripting & Text Processing Tools
Networking	TCP/IP, Expand, Secure File Transfer
Operations	System Monitoring, Production Support, High Availability
DR	Backup, Replication, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity

Required Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in HP NonStop/Tandem development, administration, or production support.
• Strong hands-on experience with HP NonStop environments.
• Experience with Guardian, TACL, Pathway, Enscribe, and OSS.
• Strong programming experience with TAL and/or COBOL; C/C++ experience is desirable.
• Experience with Unix shell scripting and text-processing tools.
• Strong understanding of NonStop databases and utilities, including SQL/MX, FUP, SCF, and TMF.
• Experience supporting highly available and fault-tolerant enterprise systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Education

Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.