Mainframe programmer vs applications programmer

Differences between mainframe programmer and applications programmer duties and responsibilities

Mainframe programmer example responsibilities.

• Train the local programming staff in JCL and in revise COBOL coding to take advantage of the expanded mainframe processing capacity.
• Code SQL statements to generate reports and check the optimization of SQL queries using SPUFI.
• Create new programs using COBOL CICS VSAM to generate the adjudication process of claims whenever the user approves the policy.
• Access creation in RACF and ACF2 systems and train the team.
• Have expert level knowledge in using ENDEVOR.
• Experience with VTAM and TCP/IP definitions and problem diagnosis.
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Applications programmer example responsibilities.

• Document all programming work accomplish and develop initial testing for debugging purposes.
• Develop different VBA macro tools to automate reporting and assure information accuracy, overlapping avoidance and management control.
• Transform the server from UNIX system to Linux system.
• Use XSL, HTML and CSS coding to present information from XML generate files to users.
• Create validation logic and change jQuery functions to manipulate and submit form data using AJAX server calls.
• Used AJAX to populate user interface controls such as drop down list and generate warning messages to enhance overall UI experience.
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