Objective

• Over 7+ years of overall IT Industry experience as Mainframe Developer and Experience in Production Support.
• Extensive experience in Manual Testing, Test Management, SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• To secure a challenging role as a mainframe developer in a reputable organization where my extensive experience in mainframe programming and software development can be utilized to drive growth and success.

SUMMARY

• Remarkable experience in Mainframe Development and Production Support.
• Expertise in coding with Mainframe assembler.
• Proficient in analysing mainframe COBOL code to reverse engineer system requirements and business rules from legacy application
• Strong knowledge on utilising domain and COBOL application subject matter expertise to provide clarifications to scrum teams and product owners
• Experience in mainframe application development and testing using TELON, COBOL, DB2, JCL, SQL, SPUFI, FILEAID, ENDEVOR, POSTMAN etc ·
• Strong Knowledge on Mainframe application development frameworks, tools and technologies
• Strong Knowledge of software development methodologies and practices such as Waterfall and Agile
• Performs peer code reviews and code quality checks
• Support performance testing and security code reviews
• Good knowledge on Create, implement, monitor and validate change requests
• Experience in developing and maintaining complex mainframe applications for various industries, including finance, insurance, and healthcare.
• 4+ years of work experience in Job scheduling CA7.
• Performs and completes specific programming activities to deliver solutions for daily business activities.
• Expertise on testing of basic and routine functionality to complete and deliver assignments.
• Follows and contributes with defining specifications, coding standards, and project guidelines to ensure code integrity
• Expertise on ITIL for managing IT services and operations.
• Good knowledge on interaction with applications team members to acquire systems knowledge.
• Assists with systems support to ensure application’s operability and reliability.
• Sound knowledge of software programming and construction.
• Proficient with mainframe - based applications built with CICS, COBOL and JCL.
• Familiarity with IMS, DB2, VSAM, and MQ Series.
• Experience in working with EDI, SEEBURGER, Gentran, Trusted Link Inovis, Mainframe, Cobol, Db2, SQL.
• Production support to analyse, debug and investigate on problems.
• Provided reviews, estimates for tickets ensuring quality and accuracy.
• Managed all support activities adhering to technical, security and compliance standards.
• Maintained appropriate software design, developments and documentations.
• Provided hands-on technical governance on all aspects of production support.
• Ability to quickly grasp and understand complicated mainframe systems.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently or on a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Programming languages: COBOL, JCL, VSAM, CICS, DB2, IMS DB/DC .

Tools: and utilities: TSO/ISPF, SDSF, File Manager, Xpediter, Abend-Aid, Endevor, Changeman, SPUFI

Operating systems: z/OS, MVS

Other skills: SQL, Agile methodologies, software development lifecycle, software testing, project management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Mainframe Developer

Responsibilities:

• Among a team of developers in the design, development, and maintenance of mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, VSAM, CICS, DB2, CA Endeavour/CHANGMAN and IMS DB/DC.
• Analysed business requirements and designed technical solutions to meet the needs of the organization
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of mainframe solutions.
• Mentored junior developers and provided guidance on technical issues.
• Conducted code reviews and provided feedback to other developers to ensure the quality and maintainability of the codebase.
• Implemented software changes and conducted testing to ensure the successful delivery of mainframe solutions.
• Provided technical support to end-users and resolved issues related to mainframe applications.

Confidential

Mainframe Developer

Responsibilities:

• The INTEGRAL Systems performed both Online and Batch Data Base maintenance.
• Task involved creating new and modification of the existing Programs, PROCS and JOBS, creating GDGs, flat and VSAM files, functional design and creating new DB2 tables and modifying existing one base on new Analyse, design, develop, test and support batch and online modules, create user friendly reports for checking data validity and integrity, monitor production run, resolve problems and performance issues, tune up individual programs and jobs, write specs and documentation required for the MEDICARE conversion.
• Tasks involved the use of CA Endeavour/CHANGMAN to elevate the components of application into production environment.
• Played a vital role in the ICD9 code enhancements and guided the rest of the team members to deliver the tasks timely manner.
• Developed technical and functional documentation for projects, including technical translation of the business requirements, input and output layouts and test cases scenarios, working closely with QA Group Support.
• Participated in all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle including initial business analysis, user interface, functional and technical specifications writing, design, and programming for all TRICARE new and enhance requirements.
• Involved in code transition from ICD9 to ICD10.As part of these code enhancements, I am responsible to design and develop, test the new changes and coordinated with the offshore team.
• Developed few automations to monitor the batch programs to reduce the manual interaction and saved a lot of resources time.

Environment: COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, CICS, CA Endeavour/CHANGMAN.

Confidential

Mainframe Developer

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, VSAM, CICS, DB2, CA Endeavour/ CHANGMAN and IMS DB/DC.
• Analyse business requirements and design technical solutions to meet the needs of the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of mainframe solutions.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues in mainframe applications, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
• Implement software changes, including program modifications, code enhancements, and data updates.
• Conduct unit and integration testing to ensure the quality and reliability of mainframe applications.
• Provide technical support to end-users and resolve issues related to mainframe applications.

Environment: CO COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, CICS, CA Endeavour/CHANGMAN.