The Senior HPE Non-Stop Developer plays a vital role in designing, building, and maintaining high-availability applications that power real-time train control and dispatching systems. Supporting 24/7 rail operations, this role ensures system performance, fault tolerance, and compliance across mission-critical platforms. The developer will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable software using TAL, C/C++, and NonStop SQL, contributing to operational reliability and modernization efforts in a highly regulated environment.
location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
job type: Contract
salary: $75 - 85 per hour
work hours: 8am to 6pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain mission-critical applications on HPE NonStop systems using TAL, C, or C++
- Support real-time train control, dispatching, and crew scheduling systems with fault-tolerant architecture
- Develop and optimize databases using NonStop SQL/MX and SQL/MP
- Integrate applications with Enscribe file systems and Pathway server classes
- Conduct performance tuning and implement system enhancements for improved throughput
- Troubleshoot production issues and ensure continuous system uptime
- Participate in structured change management, including software upgrades and patch deployment
- Create and maintain technical documentation aligned with regulatory and operational standards
- Collaborate with QA, infrastructure, and operations teams for solution delivery
- Contribute to modernization through API integration (REST APIs, NSHTTP, iTP WebServer)
- Provide technical leadership, estimates, and input into release planning and architecture
qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (required)
- Minimum 7 years of hands-on development experience on HPE NonStop (Tandem) platforms
- Strong programming skills in TAL, C, or C++ for real-time, high-availability systems
- Expertise in NonStop SQL/MX and SQL/MP, including schema design and query optimization
- Experience with Enscribe file structures and Pathway server integration
- Proven track record in performance analysis and production issue resolution in 24/7 environments
- Familiarity with secure coding practices and compliance in regulated industries
- Strong documentation and communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience with structured change management and release processes
- HPE NonStop technical certification
- 10+ years of experience on Tandem platforms
- Background in transportation, logistics, or dispatching systems
- Experience with hybrid integration architectures (REST APIs, iTP WebServer)
- Familiarity with SLA-driven support environments
skills:
- Strong Programming and Software Development Skills
- Expertise in Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis
- Ability to Work Under Pressure in 24/7 Environments
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration and Coordination
- Requirements Gathering and System Analysis Abilities
- Commitment to Secure Coding and Regulatory Compliance
- Adaptability to Changing Technologies and Modernization
- Strong Documentation and Technical Writing Proficiency
- Critical Thinking and Complex Problem Solving
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
