Senior Technical Lead

Years of Experience: 8 years

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced TPF Technical Analyst with deep expertise in TPF (Transaction Processing Facility) development and strong domain knowledge in airline pricing PNR (Passenger Name Record) management and reservation systems. This role involves leading the design development and optimization of core airline applications that support high-volume real-time transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development and enhancement of TPF-based applications supporting airline pricing PNR ticketing and reservation functionalities.
• Implement scalable high-performance solutions for mission-critical airline systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers QA and business analysts to gather requirements and define technical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with aviation industry standards data integrity and security protocols.
• Optimize legacy TPF code and integrate with modern platforms and APIs.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Participate in code reviews design sessions and release planning.
• Troubleshoot production issues and ensure system reliability and uptime.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and system architecture.

Mandatory Skills:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field.
• 8 years of experience in TPF development within the airline domain.
• Strong understanding of airline pricing engines PNR lifecycle and reservation systems.
• Proficiency in assembly language (TPF ASM) and TPFDF.
• Familiarity with GDS systems (e.g. Sabre Amadeus) and PSS platforms.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with modernization of TPF systems and integration with microservices or cloud platforms.
• Exposure to DevOps practices CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of airline industry regulations IATA standards and data privacy laws.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.