Mainframe Programmer Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical guidance and support for the Endevor code repository, the software release process, and other vendor software.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Specific advanced mainframe z/OS generalist knowledge and experience spanning z/OS, SMP/E, TSO, JES2, DFHSM/SMS, DASD, and supporting third-party sub-systems such as ACF2 and other CA products is highly desirable
• Skills in other areas such as System Automation, ACF2 security, MXG, SMF record extraction and analysis, process automation (REXX), CA product support to facilitate data transfers are all pluses
• Specific proficient knowledge and experience of advanced virtual tape (IBM VTL TS7720), storage (Hitachi VSP), data replication, automated operations and how to interact with them is highly desirable
• Practical knowledge of at least one of the programming or scripting language
• Basic knowledge of SQL and relational database issues
• Willingness to business trips (Warsaw)
• Support EXITS and USERMODS
• Identify MQ software files/data sources and filesystems to back up as part of regular operating system/subsystem backups

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

Previously, I was responsible for direct technical support as needed in the planning, coordination, installation, and implementation and testing of releases, upgrades, or changes to CICS and related ISV products.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Microsoft IIS platform
• Microsoft Visual Basic Application Development Environment
• Design Documents preparation
• Code reviews – interim
• SIT/UAT support
• Document overviews for content/functionality
• Cross application dependencies
• Cross application functional testing

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

Previously, I was responsible for direct technical support as needed in the planning, coordination, installation, implementation and testing of releases, upgrades, or changes to CICS and ISV products.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Define and maintain MQ application objects and SSL parameters, as requested
• Should be able to pick up new areas and work on a Consultant Profile as well
• Proficiency in online and batch processing methods, data modeling and online problem analysis
• Preferred knowledge of SQL and relational database systems
• Familiar with Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)
• Familiar with IBM WebSphere ESB and/or Process Server
• Expert knowledge of the software build, configuration and release process supporting the software development lifecycle
• Understands relational databases, financial applications and the interactions between applications

I am excited to be applying for the position of mainframe programmer. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for testing support to Custom Solutions, clients and partners as needed for other phases of testing, including system test, integration test, user acceptance test and parallel test.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• General Host Knowledge
• AJAX or LAMP[1]
• Unified Modeling Language
• Model-View-Controller (MVC) design paradigm and Struts Framework
• IBM Visual Age Java 3.5/4.0 ADE & Visual Age Java Source Repository
• Knowledge of IBM Websphere Framework
• Custom Tags associated with JSP pages
• StarTeam Software Configuration Management Tool

I am excited to be applying for the position of mainframe programmer. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for plans and procedures for installation, testing, and implementation of system software and program products.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Interfaces & SLA understanding
• HOGAN Mainframe Cobol, JCL, IMS DB, MQ and VSAM development experience
• Strong knowledge on IMS database
• Good understanding of unit/system and functional testing methodologies
• College credits in Computer Science/Information Technology preferred
• IT Certifications/training preferred
• Abendaid/CICS, XPEDITOR/CICS, Interest/CICS
• Applying maintenance,migration,upgrades