Role: Mainframe Test Engineer (Cards Domain)
Locations: Cincinnati, OH (Fully Onsite)
Duration: 12+ Months Contract
F2F Interview Highly Preferred for Local Candidates
Job Description:
The Quality Engineer Mainframe ensures the quality of batch and online CICS mainframe applications by designing executing and automating robust tests across COBOL JCL DB2 and VSAM components
The role involves preparing test scenarios and data executing test cases validating databases and files and logging defects
The engineer analyzes abends from JES spool debugs using mainframe tools and reviews COBOLDB2 code when needed
Collaboration with developers and leads is key to assess risks report daily progress and deliver on time with handson use of tools such as FileAidFile Manager SPUFI and Endevor
Required Qualifications:
Handson mainframe testing experience across CICS COBOL JCL DB2 VSAM
Proficiency with tools FileAidFile Manager Xpediter Endevor SPUFI
Ability to customize and run JCLs for the test environment using production JCLs
DB2 database testing and SQL querying skills
Experience analyzing abends from JES spool and using debugging tools
Ability to analyze COBOL and DB2 code as needed
Strong experience with HP Quality Center ALM and Jira for test management and defect tracking
Knowledge of testing methodologies techniques phases and best practices
Excellent communication organization collaboration and problemsolving skills