COBOL Programmer Resume OAKBROOK, IL - Hire IT People

SUMMARY

Highly dedicated COBOL programmer with 11+ years of experience in designing, developing and delivering software applications in AS400 and Mainframe technologies using COBOL, JCL, VSAM and CL.
Seeking to secure a challenging position as a COBOL programmer.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages: COBOL,SQL,JCL,CL,VSAM

Platform/Systems: IBM Mainframe, IBM iseries AS/400

Tools: ENDEVOR,XPEDITER,ALDON

Databases: IBM DB2, MS SQL Server

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, OAKBROOK, IL

COBOL Programmer

Responsibilities:

Providing support in the development and implementation of various software applications and related system within the mainframe and AS400 environments using COBOL,JCL,CL and SQL DB2 programming according to user or business requirements
Discussing requirements with clients and analyzing and translating them into technical or functional specifications as well as designing, testing, debugging, documenting and adding new features or functionalities in COBOL programs for assigned mainframe and AS400 systems and application projects accordingly
Reviewing and modifying programs developed by offshore developers for various database and batch mainframe and AS400 applications as well as ensuring their compliance with change requests from end - users and established coding standards
Working with subject matter experts in developing system documentation, user manuals, technical guides and other training materials as well as planning, analyzing and forecasting application project activities and ensuring their completion within specified deadlines and budgets

Confidential

COBOL programmer

Responsibilities:

Assisted in developing flowcharts and complex algorithms for coding, testing and implementing mainframe and AS400 based applications as well as in identifying system and programming issues and recommending design improvements for improved efficiency and performance.
Designed, compiled, debugged, and executed reliable and efficient COBOL and SQL DB2 programs and various data structures for assigned mainframe and AS400 projects as well as assisted in developing and implementing new features or enhancements in existing programs as per user requirements or technical specifications
Involved in scoping, business requirements, use cases, High level design and estimation of projects at Offshore
Worked under the direction of senior programmers and developers in creating accurate and complete mainframe software documentation that included troubleshooting guides and user manuals as well as actively responded to user requests and provided effective technical support regarding system or application usage