COBOL Programmer Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for design development of projects involving COBOL application development, migrations, and additions to existing applications.

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:

• Coursework in COBOL programming
• Coursework or experience in System Analysis, Structured programming
• Coursework or skill in JCL coding
• Coursework or experience in SOA and other programming languages like Java
• Experience updating source code
• Experience using software repository tools - familiar with the checking/checkout process
• Referencing code in varying libraries and updating libraries
• Experience integrating Excel spreadsheets into programs

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for administrative support for development systems, including requirements for maintaining the environment for program development, user account maintenance, and the logistics of.

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:

• Prior experience using TSO, ISPF or comparable system preferred
• Prior experience with web application servers preferred
• Prior experience using Job Control Language (JCL) preferred
• Will make recommendations towards the development of new code or reuse of existing code
• Solid CICS Web Services experience
• Experience with multi-tier distributed systems, SOA
• Experience successfully delivering software systems
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices including secure coding standard, code reviews, source code management, build process, testing, and operations

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for design and development of projects involving application development, migrations, and modifications to existing COBOL applications.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Can guide other team members in both technical and business requirements
• Knowledge of Endeavor, IBM utilities, DB2 utilities, C&R procedures would be very helpful
• DCS- Distributed Control System
• Solid understanding of Entity framework
• Demonstrated application design and development knowledge in COBOL
• Experience with COBOL, hierarchical and relational databases (preferably SQL Server)
• Creates and updates dictionaries for applications and systems support by the analyst
• Analyzes user requests for changes or improvements to systems

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

Previously, I was responsible for iBM Z software technical consulting for various ATG projects including AI/Watson, zTEC, and general z/OS support.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Guides internal clients on applications, systems and/or processes for identifying and resolving, processing/reporting programming problems
• Evaluates and records problems
• Create and test programming changes for every systems development phase prior to implementation
• Evaluates methods of processing
• Aids in creating communication materials for certain system changes being implemented in production
• Provides end users and other partner groups with continuing training and assistance for a specific application, system or process
• Resourceful project management background
• Good working understanding of programming languages

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for on-call support for the z/OS operating system environment.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Computer Science fundamentals in object-oriented design, design patterns, data structures, algorithm design, problem solving, and complex analysis
• Strong understanding of the latest web technologies and trends
• Solid analytical, problem-solving, design and multitasking skills
• Senior MMIS developer with familiarity of the reference and prior approval area functionality
• Experience with relational databases including DB2
• Experience integrating components/systems built with COBOL
• Excellent client-engagement and communication skills
• Excellent organization skills, multi-tasking, prioritization and managing details