Mainframe Tester

Job#: 2020670

Job Description:

Job Title: Mainframe Tester
Location: Remote (Company based in Indiana)
Pay: $22-$30/hour
Contract: 6 month contract + to potential hire
MUST BE US CITIZEN ABLE TO GET PUBLIC TRUST
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Mainframe Tester to join our quality assurance team. As a Mainframe Tester, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, functionality, and performance of our mainframe-based systems. Your expertise in JCL (Job Control Language) and manual testing will be essential for the success of our projects.

If interested in applying, please email a copy of your updated resume to Brooke at [email protected]

Responsibilities:

1. Manual Testing:

• Create, execute, and maintain manual test cases for mainframe applications. o Validate system behavior against business requirements and technical specifications.
• Identify defects, document issues, and collaborate with developers for resolution.

2. JCL Expertise:

• Hard Requirement: Proficiency in JCL (Job Control Language).
• Understand and analyze JCL scripts used for batch processing.
• Execute JCL jobs to verify data processing, file handling, and system interactions.

3. Systems Testing:

• Conduct end-to-end testing of mainframe systems.
• Validate system integration, data flow, and overall functionality.
• Verify system stability and performance under different scenarios. 4. Application Testing:
• Test individual application modules, screens, and functionalities.
• Ensure compliance with business rules and user requirements.
• Validate data accuracy and consistency.

4. Verification and Validation Testing:

• Verify that the system meets specified requirements.
• Validate data transformations, calculations, and business logic.
• Perform regression testing to ensure existing functionality remains intact.

5. Test Management experience:

• Familiarity with HP Quality Center (HP ALM) or another tool for test management.
• Ability to create test cycles, manage test cases, and track defects.
• Experience with test execution and reporting within HP QC or a similar tool.

6. Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with business analysts, developers, and other QA team members.
• Communicate test results, progress, and issues effectively

Qualifications:

• Strong experience in manual testing of mainframe applications.
• Proficiency in JCL (Job Control Language) for batch processing.
• Understanding of mainframe file structures, data sets, and COBOL programs.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with HP Quality Center (HP ALM) for test management.
• Exposure to payroll applications or financial systems. If you are passionate about mainframe testing, have a keen eye for detail, and thrive in a manual testing environment, we encourage you to apply!
• Join our team and contribute to the quality of our critical mainframe systems!

All Roles:

• Must be able to obtain a public trust clearance
• Can work remotely but someone who can come onsite 1x a quarter 
• Mid to senior-level experience

EEO Employer

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