Description

Lead end-to-end mainframe testing initiatives for COBOL/JCL-based applications. Own test strategy, execution, and defect management across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement comprehensive test strategies for functional, regression, integration, and system testing in mainframe environments.
• Lead test planning, design, execution, and closure for applications built on COBOL, JCL, VSAM, and DB2.
• Analyze complex data structures in VSAM files and DB2 databases, designing test data and queries to ensure data integrity.
• Drive CI/CD-based quality practices by integrating test suites into pipelines for early defect detection and continuous feedback.
• Manage defect triage, root cause analysis, and coordination of fixes with development teams.

Required Skills

• 20+ years of hands-on experience in software testing with significant exposure to mainframe environments.
• Strong expertise in Mainframe Testing, including test case design and execution for COBOL/JCL applications.
• Working knowledge of VSAM file structures, utilities, and validation techniques for test data creation.
• Proficiency in JCL for executing, monitoring, and troubleshooting batch jobs in test environments.
• Practical experience with DB2 for writing queries, validating data, and supporting end-to-end test scenarios.
• Exposure to CI/CD practices and tools, with ability to integrate tests within automated pipelines.
• Familiarity with Test automation frameworks and Performance Testing.
• Experience working in Agile environments.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree