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Senior Application Developer Resume

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Boca Raton, FL

SUMMARY:

Software Developer focusing on integrating applications, technologies and processes. Experience in both mainframe and distributed environments includes requirements gathering, version upgrades, full system development life - cycle implementation. Utilized all facets of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including client server testing, functional and technical designs, system validation, data conversion, data reconciliation, development, report creation, performance tuning and documentation. Ability to translate complex technical information into easily understandable language/documentation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Resourceful, ethical self-starter who works effectively with a team and independently.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Languages: SQL, PL/SQL, COBOL, CICS, CA-Easytrieve

Software: Oracle Retail (formerly Retek)-RMS, SQL Developer, TOAD, FTP, IBM Utilities, ISPF, TSO, MVS JCL, MS 2010, MS Outlook, Tablebase

Database: Oracle 9i, DB2, IDMS, VSAM

Platform: UNIX, IBM OS/2, Windows 7

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Boca Raton, FL

Senior Application Developer

Responsibilities:

  • Developed and implemented new functionality, customizations, upgrades and conversions to support Retek Merchandising Systems. Monitored system to respond proactively to any system malfunction that could impact business process functioning.
  • Integrated Merchandising Data from COBOL based mainframe to Oracle based system. Developed and implemented new functionality based on business requirements, interfacing closely with end users. Reduced time required to introduce items for sale by 25%.
  • Resolved software application system issues / concerns / expectations ensuring accurate system development through functional and regression testing on multiple projects.
  • End user time for entering and uploading data into spreadsheets was reduced by over 50%.
  • Designed application to expedite and track country of origin for Confidential merchandise that allowed federal sales personnel improved way to identify items that met GSA requirements. Program increased sales for government accounts by 20%.
  • Assimilated processes from multiple business units into single enterprise-wide system. Improved by 15% the response time to changing market conditions and facilitating business transformations.
  • Designed, developed, and implemented software solutions, spanning multiple platforms, software systems, and business functions. Implemented solutions increased productivity by 25%.
  • Key software designer and developer for item creation / maintenance systems.
  • Improved application designs that provided greater flexibility and reduced working time for end users.
  • Managed daily operations and support of Merchandising Data and Pricing Systems, including maintaining communication with business leaders and tracking support issues / requests.
  • Improved application performance allowing end users greater ease and reduced time in creating items.
  • Experienced using MVC architecture to build applications for Merchandising business team. This included creating servlets, Java beans and JSPs that provided solutions to many business requests.
  • Developed functional enhancements and performance tuning of new/existing PL/SQL programs.
  • Investigated and resolved bugs in SQL, PL/SQL, Cobol programs as identified by end users.
  • Developed work plans and monitored plan progress during the development life cycle.
  • Participated in collaborative discussions to monitor progress against enhancement and bug resolution
  • On call 24x7 for online and batch support.

Confidential, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Senior Programmer / Analyst

Responsibilities:

  • Designed, developed and maintained rental and loyalty systems for advanced programming in COBOL / CICS systems using IDMS and VSAM databases
  • Technical lead for Y2K project. Modified batch and CICS online programs for Y2K compliance using in-house Y2K conversion macros. Unit and system testing of both critical and non-critical dates for online entry and batch cycles.
  • Supervised contractors and junior programmers. Mentored and trained in batch and online applications, as well as programming and JCL languages.
  • Project coordinator for development and implementation of address validation Code-1 Plus Software. Installed Code-1 package and implemented in rental and profile systems. Coordinated and guided programmers for reservation and corporate accounts systems.
  • Participated in analysis and design of a loyalty award program for over 750,000 customers.
  • Liaison with user personnel to define requirements for project specifications.
  • On call support for online and batch support.

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