Mainframe Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the mainframe position.

Previously, I was responsible for support to review the current architecture of CICS applications and provide an approach for remediation of multi-thread limitations.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Work with test planning manager to create batch/refresh calendars for new environments
• Work with environment design architect in design phase of building new test environments
• Coordinate with DFS infra support groups to facilitate infra support activities
• Participate in Entrance Criteria, Check Point and other project meetings
• Review and provide feedback on test plans & run calendars
• Troubleshooting and set-up conferences
• Follow-up with Test Planner for release calendars and corresponding changes
• Infra support coordination, create and execute test plan for mainframe infrastructure projects

I would like to submit my application for the mainframe opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical advice and guidance to ESEF users in designing, developing, validating, and maintaining online CICS mainframe.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Excellent Knowledge of mainframe application lifecycle management process, this includes source code management and release management
• Skilled in supporting user exists
• Good working knowledge of the Mainframe UNIX System Services
• Good working knowledge of zVM and MVS guest environment
• Strong technical and troubleshooting skills are needed to resolve complex mainframe system problems involving job initiation, printing, and various other problems
• Experience with IBM mainframe hardware (integration with storage and networking)
• Experience of IBM zConnector or other mechanism to integrate backend mainframe systems to new capabilities such as cloud, mobile, self-service
• Good level knowledge of JCLs, COBOL, VSAM, DB2, IMS, CICS

I would like to submit my application for the mainframe opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for problem resolution support, specific to MQ and CICS on z issues; identifies and resolves systems application problems, coordinates with programming application users to determine symptoms and ensure accurate problem resolution.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Create, Maintain, and Update Test Operations Manuals and Processes
• Document and obtain approval for processes outside standard procedures
• Work with application teams for project set up for testing
• Escalation of any unresolved issues beyond SLO window
• Maintenance and updates to Standard Plan
• Maintain point of contact for all Test Environments and corresponding projects
• Batch Files
• Data Center tape management

Please consider me for the mainframe opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for problem resolution support, specific to CICS and MQ on z issues; identifies and resolves systems application problems, coordinates with programming application users to determine symptoms and ensure accurate problem resolution.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Understanding Trade life cycle (Banking Domain)
• Strong experience in carrying out all activities of project life cycle starting from Requirement Analysis, System Design, Development Coding and Testing and Implementation and any expertise working AGILE development methodology is added advantage
• Tivoli / Tivoli WebTec
• Identify, analyze and prioritize suitable opportunities for automation
• Strong preference with mainframe automation and monitoring tools such as Control/M/R/O, Mainview
• HCD configuration is highly desirable
• Expert knowledge of the CA scheduling and automation solution, specifically ESP and OPS/MVS
• Excellent knowledge of the mainframe operating system z/OS, specifically core components such as MVS, JES, Console, System Log, SMF, RMF Mainframe Debugging tools and services

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the mainframe position.

Previously, I was responsible for application support including trouble ticket resolution and potentially off hours support as part of a production support team.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience leading developers in the design and implementation of large complex systems
• Knowledge of SYNCSORT/DFSORT/ICETOOL utilities
• Either CICS or IMS/TM (expert application programming level, understanding of system configuration)
• Extensive knowledge of JCL and TSO
• Possess a knowledge of Transaction Server (CICS) and DB2
• Proficient in COBOL and JCL Working Knowledge of Application and Database Servers
• Working Knowledge Sarbanes Oxley
• Prefer IT experience in automotive or finance related fields